Specialist Anaesthetist (Consultant)

Job Title – Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Anaesthesia)

Location – Queensland
Employment Type – Permanent or Fixed-Term 
Salary – $210,332 - $266,677 p.a. 

The Job

Are you a dedicated and experienced Anaesthetist looking for a rewarding career opportunity in a regional tertiary hospital? BDI Resourcing are seeking Staff Specialists in Anaesthesia to join a dynamic Anaesthesia Department in Queensland.

As a key member of the team, you will provide high-quality anaesthesia care across multiple surgical specialties, supervise trainees and junior medical staff, and contribute to education, research, and service development.

This role offers competitive remuneration, flexible working arrangements, professional development support, and an incredible lifestyle in Central Queensland.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Functions

• Provide specialist anaesthesia services for:
  ✅ Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  ✅ General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology
  ✅ Gastroenterology, Dental, and Investigative Services
• Conduct Acute Pain Service rounds and Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment Clinics.
• Participate in the on-call and weekend anaesthesia roster.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care.
• Provide anaesthesia support to other Hospitals within the Health network as required.

Leadership & Management

• Provide clinical leadership and mentoring for junior doctors and trainees.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and risk management.
• Assist in performance appraisals and development planning for junior staff.
• Foster a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

Education & Research

• Supervise and teach trainees, junior doctors, and medical students.
• Lead education sessions and clinical training programs.
• Engage in research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.

Quality & Safety

• Ensure compliance with hospital safety and risk management standards.
• Participate in clinical governance and service improvement projects.
• Contribute to audit, incident monitoring, and root cause analysis programs.

The Hospital

The Hospital is a 305-bed regional referral hospital, featuring:
🏥 Four state-of-the-art operating theatres and two procedure rooms.
🛏️ An 8-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / High Dependency Unit (HDU).
📚 Accreditation for specialist training in Anaesthesia.
🤝 A strong focus on education, research, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

The hospital plays a crucial role in providing advanced medical care across the region.

The Location – 

Located on Queensland’s Coast. The location offers an exceptional work-life balance with:
🌞 Year-round warm weather and outdoor adventure opportunities.
🌴 Easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and tropical islands.
🏡 Affordable housing and a relaxed regional lifestyle.
🏕️ National parks, hiking trails, and wildlife reserves for nature lovers.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great schools, sporting facilities, and family-friendly communities.

The location provides the perfect mix of professional growth and lifestyle benefits, with a growing medical hub and access to modern healthcare infrastructure.

Salary & Benefits Package

✔ Base Salary: $210,332 - $266,677 p.a. (L18 - L27)
✔ Total Package: Up to $528,432 p.a. (including allowances & superannuation)
✔ Superannuation: 12.75% employer contribution
✔ Professional Development Leave: 3.6 weeks p.a.
✔ Professional Development Allowance: $21,500 p.a.
✔ Motor Vehicle Allowance: Up to $25,500 p.a.
✔ Attraction & Retention Incentive Allowance (Private Practice arrangements)
✔ Salary Packaging Options
✔ Relocation & Travel Assistance
✔ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements:

To apply for this role, you must have:
✔ MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
✔ Specialist Registration or eligibility for Specialist Registration with AHPRA.
✔ Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent.
✔ Extensive experience in Anaesthesia, including perioperative care and acute pain management.
✔ Strong leadership, teamwork, and teaching skills.

Requirements:

To apply for this position, you will need: Eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, or eligibility via an overseas-trained specialist pathway either the expedited Specialist pathway or SIMG pathway. 

1. Expedited Pathway (Ireland): Fellowship of the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland (or as previously named, the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland) (FCAI), together with a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Specialist Training (CSCST). OR;
2. Expedited Pathway (UK): Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCA), together with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). OR;
3. SIMG Pathway: ANZCA assessment outcome report 1 with partial or Substantial comparability.

How BDI Resourcing Can Support You

By applying through BDI Resourcing, you’ll receive:
✅ Expert CV and interview coaching tailored to Australian healthcare roles.
✅ Contract & salary negotiation assistance.
✅ Visa application & AHPRA registration support.
✅ Relocation guidance, including accommodation & school placements.

How to Apply

To apply for this Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Anaesthesia) role, send your CV to aus@bdiresourcing.com.

Join this fantastic Hospital and be part of a growing, high-quality Anaesthesia team in sunny Queensland! ☀️🏥