Posted Date
9/04/2026
Description
Consultant Anaesthetist – Central Queensland
One of Australia’s Best Remuneration Packages | Major Regional Referral Hospital
Ideal for UK & Irish CCT Anaesthetists (AHPRA Expedited Pathway Eligible)
The Position
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent Consultant Anaesthetist to join the largest hospital in Central Queensland—a rapidly expanding service with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and workforce growth.
As a senior member of the department, you will:
* Deliver comprehensive pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative anaesthetic care
* Provide input into HDU management and emergency responses
* Supervise and mentor Registrars, Provisional Fellows, PHOs, Junior House Officers and Interns within an accredited training department
* Participate in an expanding and increasingly complex caseload as Central Queensland’s healthcare needs continue to grow
This is a high-impact role offering outstanding professional development, leadership opportunities and one of the strongest remuneration packages in the country.
The Location – Tropical Lifestyle in Central Queensland
Set on the Fitzroy River and close to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, this region offers a warm tropical climate, a vibrant and welcoming community, and exceptional access to natural beauty.
Enjoy:
* Year-round sunshine and outdoor living
* Proximity to the **Capricorn Coast**, **Great Keppel Island**, and reef diving/snorkelling
* National parks, hiking, camping, fishing and water sports
* A strong, diverse local economy (health, mining, agriculture, tourism)
* Excellent public and private schools plus a local university campus
* A more relaxed pace of life, lower cost of living and a friendly, community-focused environment
It’s an ideal move for families, couples, and professionals seeking space, balance and better living.
The Facility – Central Queensland’s Major Referral Hospital
This modern **305-bed referral hospital** provides comprehensive care to a population of over **250,000**, supported by **3,700+ staff** and treating more than **700,000 patients annually**.
Key features:
* Newly redeveloped hospital with state-of-the-art equipment
* **Four operating theatres + two procedure rooms**
* Supported by an **8-bed ICU/HDU**
* ANZCA-accredited department with strong teaching and research activity
* Broad surgical and procedural casemix including:
* Obstetrics & Gynaecology
* Orthopaedics
* General Surgery
* Urology
* ENT
* Ophthalmology
* Gastroenterology
* Dentistry
* Preadmission clinics, acute pain service, and procedural sedation services
* Comprehensive specialist services including cardiology, oncology, paediatrics, mental health, emergency medicine and more
This is one of Queensland’s most progressive regional hospitals—an ideal environment for a consultant seeking clinical diversity and career progression.
Requirements
Applicants must hold:
* **FANZCA**, or
* **NZ FANZCA**, or
* **Equivalent international postgraduate qualifications that meet ANZCA requirements**, or
* **SIMGs with an ANZCA assessment outcome of *Substantially Comparable***
UK & Irish CCT Anaesthetists are strongly encouraged to apply, with eligibility via the AHPRA Expedited Specialist Pathway.