The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist Anaesthetist to join a well‑established, high‑performing tertiary service. This role offers a rare combination of strong earning potential (>450K), clinical diversity, and genuine lifestyle balance within a large hospital that continues to invest in service capability and specialist workforce. You will work across a broad mix of elective and emergency lists within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, with scope to shape your practice around subspecialty interests such as ICU or chronic pain. Opportunities for private practice within the hospital are also available, further enhancing both clinical exposure and earning capacity.
The Role
As a Staff Specialist, you will contribute to both clinical delivery and the ongoing development of the service. Key responsibilities include:
* Delivering high‑quality anaesthetic care across a varied caseload
* Working closely with surgical teams and allied health professionals
* Supporting and supervising junior medical staff
* Contributing to teaching, education, and professional development
* Participating in clinical governance, audit, and safety activities
This is a role that offers both clinical autonomy and meaningful input into department direction.
The Hospital
This is a large tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive range of acute and specialist services, including:
* Emergency medicine
* Maternity and neonatal services
* Intensive care
* General medicine and surgery
* Medical imaging and pathology
* Renal and dialysis services
* Mental health (inpatient and community)
* Ambulatory and outpatient services
The hospital is affiliated with multiple universities and supports undergraduate and postgraduate education across medicine, nursing, and allied health.
Benefits & Support
* Remuneration package exceeding $450K
* Access to private practice opportunities
* Support for subspecialty development (e.g. ICU, pain)
* Teaching hospital environment with academic links
* Relocation assistance available
The Location
Positioned along the Murray River, this region offers a highly liveable and relaxed lifestyle.
Key Lifestyle Benefits
* Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers
* Short commute times and minimal congestion
* Strong public and private schooling options
* Established food and wine culture with local produce, restaurants, and cellar doors
* Direct access to major cities via regular flights
The Requirements
* Fellowship of ANZCA (FANZCA), or within 6 months of completion
* Eligibility for Specialist Registration with AHPRA
International Medical Graduates
* Substantially comparable via ANZCA or eligible for assessment
* Peer review pathway supported
* Support available for registration and relocation
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