Consultant Anaesthetist | Metropolitan Tertiary Hospital | South Australia
The Opportunity: We are working closely with a major metropolitan tertiary hospital in South Australia to connect with a Consultant Anaesthetist seeking a full-time appointment within a high-demand perioperative service. This position offers broad consultant practice across elective and emergency surgery, obstetric anaesthesia, perioperative assessment, and participation in theatre and on-call services. It will appeal to specialists seeking the scale and complexity of a tertiary public hospital, with strong multidisciplinary interaction and the opportunity to contribute to service development, supervision, and contemporary perioperative care. The hospital is part of a large local health network serving more than 400,000 people and has been repositioned as one of the state’s three major adult tertiary hospitals.
The Hospital
This is a major adult tertiary hospital within a large metropolitan health network, providing comprehensive medical, surgical, diagnostic, emergency, and support services. Publicly available hospital profiles describe a 257-bed acute service, while SA Health also confirms significant redevelopment investment, including an additional 124 beds and associated infrastructure to support projected growth in activity. The Emergency Department sees approximately 3,500 presentations each month, reflecting a substantial acute care interface for perioperative services.
Major adult tertiary hospital status within South Australia
Broad medical, surgical, diagnostic, emergency, and support services
Mental health, radiation oncology, and extended emergency care capability
Large metropolitan catchment across the northern and north-eastern suburbs
Significant redevelopment and bed expansion supporting future service growth
Why Consider This Role
Tertiary hospital scale with broad and complex anaesthetic practice
Strong acute and emergency interface within a high-volume public service
Major redevelopment investment supporting contemporary infrastructure
Established multidisciplinary environment with scope for supervision and leadership
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) assessed as partially or substantially comparable are encouraged to enquire
The Location
This opportunity offers metropolitan practice with strong infrastructure, established schooling, and straightforward connectivity across a major capital city. It will suit specialists seeking full-time consultant work within a large public hospital while maintaining the convenience and lifestyle advantages of metropolitan living.
Requirements
Specialist Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility)
Fellowship of ANZCA (FANZCA) or nearing completion
Minimum 12 months recent Consultant Anaesthetist experience
International Medical Graduates:
Eligible for recognised ANZCA pathway (including Competent Authority)
ANZCA interview confirmed
Assessed as substantially comparable
Visa pathways available
About JPS Medical Recruitment
We work as long-term career partners to our doctors — not transactional recruiters. That means honest market advice, transparent communication, and opportunities aligned to your professional and lifestyle goals. Our role is to make your next move clear, structured and worthwhile.
Apply Now
For a confidential discussion, forward your CV or contact:
Thom Moore – JPS Medical Recruitment
0468 778 768
thom@jpsrecruit.com.au
If this role is not suitable but you would like to discuss other permanent opportunities, please get in touch. For doctors specifically interested in locum Anaesthetist opportunities, I can also arrange an introduction to our specialist Locum team.
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