Anaesthetist- Staff Specialist- Top Salary

Sante Recruitment.; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 350,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Sante Recruitment seeks a Consultant Anaesthetist to join Central Queensland’s largest regional referral hospital. This full-time role delivers pre-, peri-, and post-operative anaesthetic care within an ANZCA-accredited department and offers leadership and teaching opportunities.

UK & Irish CCTs are encouraged via the AHPRA pathway; candidates with FANZCA/NZ FANZCA are preferred. The tropical lifestyle and strong professional network support career progression.

Qualifications

• FANZCA or equivalent ANZCA-specified postgraduate qualifications.
• NZ FANZCA or equivalent qualifications.
• International qualifications that meet ANZCA requirements.
• SIMGs with Substantially Comparable ANZCA assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative anaesthetic care.
• Provide input into HDU management and emergency responses.
• Supervise and mentor Registrars, Provisional Fellows, PHOs, Junior House Officers and Interns within an accredited training department.
• Participate in an expanding and increasingly complex caseload in Central Queensland.

Education

FANZCA

NZ FANZCA

Equivalent international postgraduate qualifications that meet ANZCA requirements

SIMGs with an ANZCA assessment outcome of Substantially Comparable

Job description

Consultant Anaesthetist – Central Queensland

One of Australia’s Best Remuneration Packages | Major Regional Referral Hospital
Ideal for UK & Irish CCT Anaesthetists (AHPRA Expedited Pathway Eligible)

The Position

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent Consultant Anaesthetist to join the largest hospital in Central Queensland—a rapidly expanding service with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and workforce growth.

As a senior member of the department, you will:

• Deliver comprehensive pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative anaesthetic care
• Provide input into HDU management and emergency responses
• Supervise and mentor Registrars, Provisional Fellows, PHOs, Junior House Officers and Interns within an accredited training department
• Participate in an expanding and increasingly complex caseload as Central Queensland’s healthcare needs continue to grow

This is a high-impact role offering outstanding professional development, leadership opportunities and one of the strongest remuneration packages in the country.

The Location – Tropical Lifestyle in Central Queensland

Set on the Fitzroy River and close to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, this region offers a warm tropical climate, a vibrant and welcoming community, and exceptional access to natural beauty.

• Year-round sunshine and outdoor living
• Proximity to the **Capricorn Coast**, **Great Keppel Island**, and reef diving/snorkelling
• National parks, hiking, camping, fishing and water sports
• A strong, diverse local economy (health, mining, agriculture, tourism)
• Excellent public and private schools plus a local university campus
• A more relaxed pace of life, lower cost of living and a friendly, community-focused environment

It’s an ideal move for families, couples, and professionals seeking space, balance and better living.

The Facility – Central Queensland’s Major Referral Hospital

This modern 305-bed referral hospital provides comprehensive care to a population of over 250,000, supported by 3,700+ staff and treating more than 700,000 patients annually.

Key features:

• Newly redeveloped hospital with state-of-the-art equipment
• Four operating theatres + two procedure rooms
• Supported by an 8-bed ICU/HDU
• ANZCA-accredited department with strong teaching and research activity
• Broad surgical and procedural casemix including:
  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Orthopaedics
  • General Surgery
  • Urology
  • ENT
  • Ophthalmology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Dentistry
  • Preadmission clinics, acute pain service, and procedural sedation services
  • Comprehensive specialist services including cardiology, oncology, paediatrics, mental health, emergency medicine and more

This is one of Queensland’s most progressive regional hospitals—an ideal environment for a consultant seeking clinical diversity and career progression.

Requirements

Applicants must hold:

• FANZCA
• NZ FANZCA
• Equivalent international postgraduate qualifications that meet ANZCA requirements
• SIMGs with an ANZCA assessment outcome of *Substantially Comparable*

UK & Irish CCT Anaesthetists are strongly encouraged to apply, with eligibility via the AHPRA Expedited Specialist Pathway.