Consultant / Specialist Anaesthetist
Up to $528K Package + Private Practice Potential
Tropical North Queensland | Coastal Lifestyle | 1 Hour Flight to Brisbane
The Opportunity
An outstanding opportunity for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join a busy and well-supported regional hospital in Mackay, Queensland.
This role offers the perfect balance of high-level clinical practice, strong earning potential, and an exceptional coastal lifestyle. You'll work within a collaborative and experienced Anaesthetic team, delivering care across a broad and rewarding case mix.
With private practice opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive leadership team, this position is ideal for specialists seeking both career progression and lifestyle.
The Location
Enjoy life in one of Queensland's most desirable regional centres:
* Coastal city with access to the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef
* Just 1 hour flight to Brisbane
* Tropical climate with year-round outdoor lifestyle
* Excellent schools, sporting facilities, and family-friendly community
* Affordable housing and short commute times
The Hospital
* Major regional referral hospital servicing a population of 180,000+
* Modern facility with strong clinical governance and leadership
* Integrated services including: Emergency Medicine (24/7), Intensive Care Unit, Surgery & Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics & General Medicine
* Strong links with tertiary centres in Brisbane and Townsville
* Teaching hospital affiliated with James Cook University
The Role
You will provide high-quality specialist anaesthetic services across a diverse clinical casemix, including:
* Elective and emergency anaesthesia
* Participation in an on-call roster
* Teaching and supervision of junior doctors and trainees
* Involvement in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement
* Opportunity to develop subspecialty interests
What's on Offer
* Total remuneration up to $528,000+
* Base salary up to ~$266K + allowances
* 12.75% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading
* Private practice / right of private practice
* Professional Development Allowance ($21,500 p.a.)
* 3.6 weeks professional development leave
* Motor vehicle allowance + on-call and overtime payments
* Salary packaging + additional benefits
* Flexible working arrangements
Requirements
* Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent
* Eligible for Specialist Registration with AHPRA
* Strong commitment to patient-centred care, teamwork, and teaching
International Medical Graduates Encouraged To Apply
* Substantially Comparable (ANZCA)
* UK CCT / Ireland / NZ equivalent pathways
Roles offering $500K+ earning potential, coastal lifestyle, and genuine private practice support are rare — particularly in well-established, high-functioning departments.
This is a standout opportunity to step into a senior role without metropolitan burnout, while enjoying one of Australia's best lifestyle locations.
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