Posted Date
9/04/2026
Description
Consultant Anaesthetist
Tertiary Referral Hospital | Northern Territory
The Position
We are seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist to join a highly experienced and supportive department delivering specialist services across anaesthesia, acute pain management, and perioperative medicine.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Anaesthetist who enjoys working in a collaborative, high-acuity environment and is committed to providing safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team contributing to clinical excellence, service development, and training.
The Hospital
You will be based at the Northern Territory’s main tertiary referral hospital, providing comprehensive specialist services to both urban and remote populations across:
* The Top End of the NT
* Remote Western Australia
* Parts of South-East Asia
Key highlights:
* Nearly **400 beds**
* Approximately **1,700 staff**
* Catchment population of ~**180,000**
* Over **14,000 surgical procedures annually**
* Broad case mix with exposure to complex and diverse pathology
Located in the heart of the Northern Territory’s commercial and business district, this vibrant tropical city offers an **exceptional lifestyle** alongside a rewarding career.
* Relaxed, tropical living ��
* Scenic **10-minute bike ride to work along the coastline**
* **No traffic congestion**
* Gateway to iconic Australian natural and cultural attractions
* Family-friendly environment with excellent **public and private schools**
* **On-campus childcare** available
This location offers a rare combination of professional challenge and genuine work-life balance.
Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
* **FANZCA**
* **ANZCA Advanced Trainee** within 6 months of fellowship
* **International Medical Graduates**:
* Assessed by ANZCA as **Substantially Comparable**
* Eligible and seeking assessment
* Interview date confirmed
* **UK Anaesthetists** eligible via the **ANZCA expedited pathway**
* **NZ-trained Anaesthetists** seeking relocation to Australia
* **Partially Comparable IMGs** with **52 weeks or less supervision required**