Job Description

Staff Specialist – Anaesthesia
Permanent Full Time or Part Time Opportunity

Are you looking for a fulfilling anaesthetic position within a dynamic, well-supported regional referral hospital? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Staff Specialist in Anaesthesia to join a forward-thinking Anaesthetic Department that provides high-quality perioperative care across a broad range of specialties.

About the role

As a Staff Specialist, you will:

• Deliver comprehensive anaesthesia and perioperative medicine services across elective, emergency and acute care settings.
• Contribute to clinical leadership, quality improvement initiatives, and safe patient care outcomes.
• Provide education and supervision to medical students, registrars, and multi-disciplinary clinical staff.
• Participate in the on-call roster, supporting a wide range of surgical and critical care services.

What is on offer

• Attractive remuneration package: $262,376 – $354,479 per annum (full-time equivalent, dependent on experience), with Senior Specialist rates considered.
• Salary packaging options including living expenses, relocation assistance, meal entertainment, and vehicle leasing.
• Diverse career pathways with strong support for continuing professional development, research, and further study
• A collaborative, flexible and supportive working environment.
• The chance to live and work in a region known for its natural beauty, vibrant communities, and enviable work–life balance.

About the Department

This Anaesthetic Department operates within a busy regional referral hospital with:

• A modern operating theatre complex.
• A well-resourced ICU/CCU.
• Specialist units in paediatrics, women’s care, renal medicine, cardiac services and cancer care.
• Strong links with retrieval services and regional facilities.

The team prides itself on fostering a collegial environment with a commitment to teaching, innovation, and excellence in patient-centred care.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Specialist registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Board of Australia as an Anaesthetist, or via an approved international specialist pathway.
• Broad recent experience in anaesthesia, including acute pain and perioperative medicine, with demonstrated expertise in regional anaesthesia.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• A commitment to teaching, training, research and continuous quality improvement.
• Willingness to participate in the on-call roster and provide timely on-site support.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV below. For any inquiries pertaining to this role, please feel free to reach out to Anna at ania@mediix.com.au.

All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality. We welcome interest from candidates of all backgrounds.

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