The Position

An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist – Anaesthesia to join a growing anaesthetic service within a major regional health service.

Working alongside the Director of Anaesthesia, you will provide high-quality specialist anaesthetic care across a broad range of clinical services, including obstetrics, gynaecology, orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, ENT, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, dental procedures, and procedural sedation.

The role includes participation in pre-anaesthetic assessment clinics, acute pain service rounds, perioperative care, and the after-hours and weekend on-call roster. Candidates with experience in acute and/or chronic pain management will be highly regarded.

You will contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, education, and research activities, while supporting the supervision and teaching of anaesthetic trainees, junior medical staff, and medical students. This role offers an excellent opportunity for both experienced specialists and newly qualified FANZCA and SIMG Substantially comparable doctors seeking to consolidate their consultant career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Hospital

The hospital is a major regional referral facility providing specialist services across Central Queensland. The facility includes four operating theatres, two procedure rooms, and an 8-bed Intensive Care/High Dependency Unit supporting a diverse range of surgical and medical services.

The Anaesthesia Department provides comprehensive perioperative services across multiple specialties and is accredited for specialist training. The team supports anaesthesia trainees, intensive care trainees, junior doctors, and acute pain services while contributing to education, research, and ongoing service development.

As part of a regional health network, the service provides care across multiple facilities, with opportunities to support surrounding hospitals in line with clinical capability and service needs.

Essential Criteria

• MBBS with eligibility for AHPRA registration
• Specialist registration (or eligibility) in Anaesthesia with FANZCA
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality patient care, clinical governance, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to teaching, supervision, and ongoing professional development

Apply now or contact Ashlea for a confidential discussion!