Job Description

Position: Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist (Anaesthetist)

Location: Remote Regional Queensland

Status: Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time

Remuneration: $525,850 - $650,288 per annum (full-time equivalent)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist Anaesthetist to join a dedicated anaesthetic team in a rural, regional location in Queensland.

This is a unique opportunity to work in one of the most remarkable and remote parts of Australia, offering you both professional challenges and the chance to make a real difference to the health outcomes of the community.

As a Staff Specialist Anaesthetist, you will play an integral role in a well-equipped hospital that serves as the primary referral center for a vast and diverse region. The hospital’s anaesthetics department is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including operating theatres and an ICU/High Dependency Unit, where procedures are performed across a wide range of specialties, including general surgery, obstetrics, orthopaedics, and trauma.

This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your clinical skills in anaesthesia while enjoying the benefits of working in a remote setting. You will have the chance to:

• Join a team providing anaesthetic services to a diverse range of patients, including those from isolated and underserved communities.
• Develop expertise in clinical areas such as obstetrics, ICU, pain management, regional anaesthesia, and more.
• Provide training and mentorship to medical trainees, junior doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and safety programs.
• Experience life in one of Australia’s most unique and beautiful regions, surrounded by stunning landscapes and a close-knit community.

Your Role:

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based anaesthetic care across a variety of medical specialties, including surgery, obstetrics, trauma, and dental procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.
• Take part in the supervision, teaching, and development of junior medical staff and anaesthesia trainees.
• Contribute to clinical governance and participate in ongoing professional development and training.
• Provide support to other healthcare facilities in the region, as needed.
• Participate in an on-call roster to support anaesthetic services as required.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: $525,850 - $650,288 per annum (full-time equivalent).
• Allowances: Professional development, motor vehicle, rural and regional, and inaccessibility allowances.
• Accommodation: Provided as per hospital policy.
• Annual Leave: 5 weeks per year.
• Professional Development Leave: 3.6 weeks per year.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development through training programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with FIFO options available.

Key Requirements:

• Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent.
• Proficiency in anaesthesia for obstetrics and epidurals.
• Engagement in continuous medical education and quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience working with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in paediatric anaesthesia (up to 5 years).
• Interest or experience in Intensive Care management.
• Expertise in regional anaesthesia and pain management.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like further information or to arrange an informal discussion with the Head of Department, please contact ania@mediix.com.au.