Published: 01/11/2025 - Expires: 04/12/2025 | ID: BH-23318
Salary Type: Salary package up to $496,915
Join a University Hospital – The Largest Tertiary Hospital in Northern Australia!
We are looking for experienced and motivated Consultant/Specialist Anaesthetists to join our dynamic Anaesthetic Department. This is a unique opportunity to work in one of the leading healthcare hubs in Northern Queensland, serving a diverse patient population of over 700,000 people across urban, rural, and coastal communities.
As a Consultant Specialist Anaesthetist, you will lead and manage anaesthetic and perioperative services, train junior doctors, and contribute to research and innovation in regional anaesthesia.
* World-Class Healthcare – Work at Queensland’s premier tertiary referral hospital for the North Queensland region.
* Diverse Caseload & Career Development – Gain broad anaesthetic exposure across trauma, cardiac, paediatrics, and perioperative medicine.
* Tropical Lifestyle & Work-Life Balance – Enjoy the Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, national parks, and outdoor adventures.
* Affordable living with a great work-life balance.
* Enjoy hiking, diving, and island getaways.
* Approximately 600 inpatient beds
* 14 operating theatres with approximately 16,000 procedures
Generous Salary & Benefits – Up to $496,915 per year, including:
* Attraction & Retention Allowance (50% of base salary)
* Motor Vehicle Allowance ($21,000 – $25,500 p.a.)
* Professional Development Allowance ($21,500 + 3.6 weeks leave)
* 4-6 weeks annual leave + 14%-17.5% loading
* 12.75% employer superannuation contributions
Diverse Case Mix & Special Interests – Gain experience in regional, trauma, obstetric, paediatric, and complex anaesthesia cases.
Your Role & Responsibilities:
* Provide anaesthesia services for complex elective and emergency cases.
* Supervise and train anaesthetic registrars, fellows, and junior doctors.
* Conduct pre-operative assessments, pain management, and critical care consultations.
* Support outreach services in rural and regional areas of North Queensland.
* Engage in quality improvement, research, and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
Who We’re Looking For:
* Fellowship of ANZCA or equivalent, with AHPRA Specialist Registration.
* Experience in general and complex anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, and pain management.
* Strong leadership, teaching, and mentorship skills.
* Commitment to clinical governance, patient safety, and hospital accreditation standards.
* Ability to work in regional and outreach settings, supporting underserved communities.
* Class C motor vehicle licence (required for travel between THHS facilities).
How do I Apply:
Please forward your resume to Nicki Wade at
For more information about this and other opportunities and a confidential discussion please contact Nicki Wade on 0401010048.
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