Staff Specialist - Anaesthetics - RPAH (Apply via eCredential)

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking a dedicated Staff Specialist in Anaesthetics to join our team at Prince Alfred Hospital. The role focuses on providing high quality clinical anaesthesia services and participating in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities.

This is a Level 6 Adult Hospital position with opportunities to contribute to cardiothoracic anaesthesia and other subspecialties within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current registered medical practitioner with AHPRA eligibility/registration.
• Fellowship of ANZCA (FANZCA) or equivalent specialist recognition.
• Experience in anaesthesia with high-acuity adult patients.
• Experience or training in liver transplantation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical anaesthesia services for a broad range of cases.
• Engage in teaching, research, quality improvement and admin activities.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
• Credential for access to cardiothoracic anaesthesia services where appropriate.

Education

FANZCA Fellowship

AHPRA Registration

Liver Transplant Training

Anaesthesia Practice

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Requisition ID: REQ694494

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking a dedicated Staff Specialist in Anaesthetics to join our team at Prince Alfred Hospital!

The primary purpose of the role is to provide high quality clinical services in Anaesthesia, and to participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities within the Anaesthetics Department and Hospital as required. The Staff Specialist will ensure a high standard of professional performance and encouragement of an academic environment which supports education, research and professional development.

This is a Staff Specialist position in Anaesthesia in a Level 6 Adult Hospital caring for high acuity and complexity patients. The Staff Specialist will be part of a cohesive anaesthetic team who provides specialist anaesthetic services to a broad range of specialities. This role will involve collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure clinical services provided are safe and achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Depending on the skills and experience there may be an opportunity to participate in the cardiothoracic anaesthetic service. The Staff Specialist may also be credentialed to provide anaesthesia services to the Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Professor Marie Bashir Centre and Sydney Dental Hospital.

The successful applicant will be a current registered Medical practitioner, registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) and/or other equivalent specialist recognition as provided for in the NSW Staff Specialists (State) Award.

Position is currently available. The department is seeking applicants with additional training and experience in adult liver transplantation specifically.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the NSW Staff Specialists (State) Award.

For enquiries about the position, please contact Dr Gerald Wong via email at [e-mail]

NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option on eCredential.

Applications will not be accepted via agencies.

Applications Close: 1 October 2026

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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