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The Position

In this role, you will deliver high-quality anaesthetic services across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include participation in the on-call roster, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives. You will also contribute to the teaching and supervision of junior medical staff while supporting research and educational activities.

As a Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, engage in clinical audits, and contribute to the development of policies and procedures. The role also offers opportunities to work with external healthcare providers, ensuring high standards of care across the ACT and surrounding regions.

The Hospital

As the largest tertiary and trauma facility in the ACT, the hospital provides comprehensive medical services, including critical care, anaesthesia, and perioperative medicine. The Department of Anaesthesia performs over 24,000 procedures annually, covering complex cases in cardiac, neurosurgery, and neonatal surgery.

With a recent expansion and strong teaching partnerships with leading Australian universities, the hospital offers an exceptional environment for professional growth, clinical research, and academic engagement.

The Location

Nestled in the heart of the ACT, the hospital enjoys proximity to both urban amenities and natural beauty. The region offers a unique blend of city conveniences with easy access to outdoor recreational opportunities. Canberra and its surrounding areas are home to expansive parks, nature reserves, and recreational trails, making it an ideal destination for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and skiing. With a rich cultural scene, excellent schools, and a family-friendly atmosphere, the area offers an outstanding quality of life.

Essential Criteria

To be considered for this role, you must possess:

  • Fellowship with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent qualification enrolled in the ANZCA Specialist pathway leading to attainment of FANZCA
  • Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Extensive experience in clinical anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, and pain management

Apply today or reach out to Ashlea for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity!

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  • Competitive remuneration and professional development allowances
  • Opportunity for flexible working arrangements, including part-time options
  • Engagement in clinical governance, quality improvement, teaching and research initiatives.
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Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist - Anaesthesia

ACT, Australia

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Job ID. 87622
  • location ACT
  • Summary

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Anaesthetist to join a leading healthcare facility in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) region. The position offers exposure to a wide variety of surgical procedures and the chance to work within a supportive and progressive medical environment. Become part of a team delivering high-quality anaesthesia services while contributing to clinical education, research, and continuous service improvement.


    • Competitive remuneration and professional development allowances
    • Opportunity for flexible working arrangements, including part-time options
    • Engagement in clinical governance, quality improvement, teaching and research initiatives.

The Position

In this role, you will deliver high-quality anaesthetic services across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include participation in the on-call roster, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives. You will also contribute to the teaching and supervision of junior medical staff while supporting research and educational activities.

As a Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, engage in clinical audits, and contribute to the development of policies and procedures. The role also offers opportunities to work with external healthcare providers, ensuring high standards of care across the ACT and surrounding regions.

The Hospital

As the largest tertiary and trauma facility in the ACT, the hospital provides comprehensive medical services, including critical care, anaesthesia, and perioperative medicine. The Department of Anaesthesia performs over 24,000 procedures annually, covering complex cases in cardiac, neurosurgery, and neonatal surgery.

With a recent expansion and strong teaching partnerships with leading Australian universities, the hospital offers an exceptional environment for professional growth, clinical research, and academic engagement.

The Location

Nestled in the heart of the ACT, the hospital enjoys proximity to both urban amenities and natural beauty. The region offers a unique blend of city conveniences with easy access to outdoor recreational opportunities. Canberra and its surrounding areas are home to expansive parks, nature reserves, and recreational trails, making it an ideal destination for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and skiing. With a rich cultural scene, excellent schools, and a family-friendly atmosphere, the area offers an outstanding quality of life.

Essential Criteria

To be considered for this role, you must possess:

  • Fellowship with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent qualification enrolled in the ANZCA Specialist pathway leading to attainment of FANZCA
  • Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Extensive experience in clinical anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, and pain management

Apply today or reach out to Ashlea for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity!

Want to know more?

If this sounds like something you would be interested in contact:

Ashlea Harvey
By Email or call 0403 106 121 and quote job reference number 87622.

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