Consultant Intensivist

Mediix Recruitment Pty Ltd.; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 460,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous remuneration package

Relocation assistance

Professional development allowances

Research opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Australia is seeking an experienced Consultant Intensivist for a remote ICU opportunity. The position offers a generous remuneration package of $460,000 - $670,000+ per annum and the chance to work with a diverse patient population. You will manage complex cases, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and have opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with research institutes. This role is situated in an iconic area of Australia, known for its vibrant culture and outdoor lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) or equivalent required.
• Current registration or eligibility for registration with AHPRA.
• Paediatric ICU experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of ICU consultants providing care to diverse patients.
• Manage complex, high-acuity cases in a developed ICU.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement.

Skills

Intensive Care Specialist

Clinical decision-making

Quality improvement

Education and teaching

Education

Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Consultant Intensivist - Remote Australia | Unique ICU Opportunity

Are you an experienced Intensive Care Specialist looking for a challenging and rewarding next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Australia’s most unique and remote ICUs, offering both professional growth and a truly adventurous lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Join a small, collaborative team of ICU consultants providing care to a diverse patient population.
• Manage a wide range of complex, high-acuity cases in a newly redeveloped ICU that admits around 650 adults and 50 paediatric patients each year, with approximately 95% of admissions being emergency cases.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and education initiatives.

Benefits & Remuneration

• Generous remuneration package: $460,000 - $670,000+ per annum (inclusive of allowances, superannuation, salary packaging and retention payments).
• Relocation assistance and private practice allowance.
• Professional development and retention allowances.
• On-call and after-hours payments.
• Opportunities for research, teaching, and service development.

Why This Role is Different

• Serve a population with a unique demographic profile, including some of the highest rates of dialysis-dependent renal disease worldwide.
• Work in an environment where clinical decisions have a direct and meaningful impact on the community.
• Participate in service development, quality improvement, and education initiatives.
• Build research collaborations with leading Australian universities and institutes.

Lifestyle & Location

You will be based in an iconic and culturally rich part of Australia, surrounded by desert landscapes, world-renowned walking trails, and a vibrant local community. This location offers outdoor opportunities, arts and culture, and a meaningful lifestyle.

About You

• Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) or equivalent.
• Current registration or eligibility for registration with AHPRA.
• Paediatric ICU experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong interest in education, quality improvement, and service development.

All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality. We welcome interest from candidates of all backgrounds.

Ref. AS080426339