Specialist Anaesthetist Tropical North

Sante Recruitment; Darwin; On-site; AUD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Practice Allowance

Extended Hours Allowance

Professional Development Leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sante Recruitment has partnered with Royal Darwin Hospital to recruit a Staff Specialist Anaesthetist in Darwin, Northern Territory. The role covers anaesthesia, acute pain and perioperative medicine, with opportunities across RDH, PRH and outreach programs.

You will hold FANZCA or overseas equivalent, be registered with AHPRA, and contribute to education and governance while providing high-quality patient care in a remote setting, with relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• FANZCA or overseas equivalent specialist qualification.
• Current Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility to obtain specialist registration.
• Demonstrated specialist experience in anaesthesia.
• Commitment to teaching, supervision and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Providing specialist anaesthesia, acute pain and perioperative medicine services.
• Delivering elective and emergency anaesthetic care.
• Providing after-hours emergency anaesthetic and specialist consultancy services as part of the roster.
• Contributing to the delivery of Surgical Outreach services.
• Providing education, supervision and mentoring to junior medical staff and trainees.
• Participating in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contributing to patient safety and service development within Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine.
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Providing culturally responsive care, with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Decision making

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Teaching & supervision

Education

FANZCA or overseas equivalent

Current AHPRA Specialist Registration

Job description

Staff Specialist Anaesthetist

Darwin, Northern Territory

Competitive Package | Private Practice & Extended Hours Allowances | Relocation Assistance

An outstanding opportunity is available for an experienced Specialist Anaesthetist to join the Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine team in Darwin, Northern Territory.

This is an opportunity to work at the Northern Territory's principal tertiary referral centre, providing specialist services across the Top End and supporting patients from regional and remote communities.

You will have the opportunity to work across anaesthesia, acute pain and perioperative medicine, while contributing to education, clinical leadership, quality improvement and the development of services across the Northern Territory.

The Opportunity

The successful Anaesthetist will provide high-quality specialist services across Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH), Palmerston Regional Hospital (PRH) and Surgical Outreach programs.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Providing specialist anaesthesia, acute pain and perioperative medicine services
• Delivering elective and emergency anaesthetic care
• Providing after-hours emergency anaesthetic and specialist consultancy services as part of the roster
• Contributing to the delivery of Surgical Outreach services
• Providing education, supervision and mentoring to junior medical staff and trainees
• Participating in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives
• Contributing to patient safety and service development within Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Providing culturally responsive care, with a strong focus on improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

About the Health Service

Royal Darwin Hospital is the principal tertiary referral hospital for the Northern Territory, providing specialist healthcare across Darwin and the wider Top End, with referral links extending into regional and remote areas, Western Australia and South-East Asia.

The service also plays a national role through the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre, providing a unique environment for clinicians seeking broad and challenging specialist experience.

The role provides exposure to both complex tertiary medicine and the unique clinical requirements of a geographically dispersed population.

About You Applicants Will Have

• FANZCA or an overseas equivalent specialist qualification
• Current Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility to obtain specialist registration
• Demonstrated specialist experience in anaesthesia
• Strong clinical and decision-making skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and cross-cultural environments
• Commitment to high-quality clinical care and patient safety
• Commitment to teaching, supervision and professional development
• An interest in contributing to quality improvement and service development

Internationally trained Anaesthetists with an appropriate overseas specialist qualification may also be considered, subject to the relevant ANZCA and AHPRA assessment and registration requirements.

Remuneration & Benefits

The position offers an attractive overall remuneration package, including:

• Competitive specialist remuneration package
• Private Practice Allowance of up to 50% of base salary
• Extended Hours Allowance of up to 25% of base salary
• Professional Development Allowance
• 2 weeks paid Professional Development Leave
• 6 weeks annual leave3 weeks personal leave
• Recreation leave loading entitlement
• Relocation assistance for interstate candidates
• Additional lifestyle and employment benefits

Why Darwin?

Darwin offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Australia.

Enjoy a Relaxed Tropical Environment With

• Spectacular tropical sunsets
• Beautiful beaches and swimming locations
• Easy access to stunning national parks
• World-class fishing and outdoor adventure
• A vibrant and multicultural community
• Rich Indigenous and cultural experiences
• A relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle
• More affordable housing compared with Australia's major capital cities

Darwin is also an ideal base for exploring the Top End and Australia's tropical north, with unique opportunities for travel, adventure and outdoor recreation.

Relocating to the Northern Territory?

• Confidential discussion regarding the position
• Application preparation and submission
• AHPRA and specialist college pathway guidance for international candidates
• Relocation assistance and advice
• Guidance regarding employment and commencement arrangements
• Ongoing support throughout the recruitment process