Anaesthetist | Regional Central QLD | Coastal Lifestyle + Tertiary Exposure

Mediix

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia permanent

Posted: April 1, 2026

Quick Summary

As a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist in Anaesthesia, you will be responsible for providing highly specialized care to patients in a fast-paced environment. You will need to be highly skilled in a range of anaesthetic procedures and have excellent communication skills to work well with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. You will also need to be able to work well in a team environment and adapt to changing circumstances.

Job Description

Are you an Anaesthetist looking for a role where you can genuinely enjoy both your work and your lifestyle?

We are currently partnering with a regional referral hospital in Central Queensland seeking a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist in Anaesthesia to join their highly collaborative and forward-thinking team. This is an opportunity to step into a service where your clinical voice is valued, your development is supported, and your lifestyle outside of work is truly respected.

Whether you are a newly awarded FANZCA looking to consolidate your consultant experience, or an experienced specialist seeking diversity and leadership opportunities, this role offers the right balance of challenge, support, and flexibility.

The Opportunity

You will be joining a 305-bed regional referral facility supported by an 9-bed ICU/HDU, delivering care across a broad and interesting case mix. The Anaesthesia department is closely integrated with surgical and medical teams and plays a key role in both service delivery and education.

This hospital is a recognised teaching and training site, actively supporting trainees from the Queensland Anaesthesia Rotational Training Scheme and the College of Intensive Care Medicine, providing a dynamic and academic clinical environment.

The Department

• 5 operating theatres + 2 procedure rooms
• Newly developed, state-of-the-art integrated cancer care service
• Diverse case mix including:
• Obstetrics
• Orthopaedics
• ENT
• Dental
• General surgical services

• Strong focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and continuity of care
• Active involvement in training, supervision, and mentoring

The department operates as a single, cohesive service, ensuring strong internal support and excellent patient outcomes across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical anaesthesia services across a wide range of specialties
• Provide administrative leadership within the department
• Supervise and mentor:
• Anaesthetic trainees
• Junior medical staff
• Medical students

• Participate in:
• Acute pain service rounds
• Pre-anaesthetic clinics

• Contribute to:
• Clinical governance
• Risk management
• Quality improvement initiatives

• Work collaboratively across the full patient care continuum
• Participate in an after-hours and weekend on-call roster

About You

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• FANZCA (or equivalent specialist recognition)
• Demonstrated experience delivering specialist anaesthesia services
• Strong interest in teaching and supervision
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with a collaborative approach

What’s on Offer

Total remuneration package up to $571,000 p.a., including:

• Base salary: $216,643 – $274,678 p.a.
• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional benefits:

• Relocation assistance + short-term accommodation
• Professional Development Leave: 3.6 weeks
• Professional Development Allowance: $21,500
• Motor vehicle allowance
• On-call & overtime allowances
• Attraction and retention incentives
• Ongoing education and training opportunities
• Flexible work-life balance
• Salary sacrificing options
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport

Lifestyle

Located in Central Queensland, this role offers a lifestyle that is increasingly hard to find in metropolitan settings. You’ll have access to:

• The Capricorn Coast and nearby islands
• Short commutes and minimal traffic
• A welcoming and well-connected community
• A strong balance between career progression and personal time

Requirements

• Compliance with Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements is mandatory

This is a genuinely rewarding opportunity for an Anaesthetist looking to build a meaningful career in a supportive, well-resourced regional setting.

For more information please reach out to Anna - [email protected]

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