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Consultant / Specialist Anaesthetist Regional QLD
Up to $650,288 + Incentives | Rural & Remote Allowances | Relocation Support | FIFO Options
Lead, innovate and make a real impact in regional Queensland.
Our clients is offering a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic Consultant/Specialist Anaesthetist to join a dedicated, high-functioning team in one of Australias most unique and rewarding outback locations.
Known as the Oasis of the Outback, this is one of Queenslands most iconic regional centreswhere career opportunity meets adventure.

• Direct flights to Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns
• Australias third-largest rodeo
• A welcoming, close-knit community ideal for singles, couples or families
• Exceptional outdoor lifestyle: fishing, camping, hiking, 4WD, lake activities
• Affordable living with all essential services and amenities

If you enjoy wide open spaces, red-desert sunsets and a unique regional lifestyle, Mount Isa is the perfect place to build your specialist career.
This is a permanent role with excellent job security, flexible roster arrangements (including FIFO), and significant financial incentives for regional, rural and remote practice.

Why Join
Salary package up to $650,288 per annum

• 50% base p.a. Attraction & Retention Allowance
• 15% base p.a. Regional & Rural Allowance
• Inaccessibility Allowance $34,500 p.a.
• Motor vehicle allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer superannuation
• Professional development support
• Relocation incentives available

The Role
Step into a senior role where your expertise will directly shape the development and future direction of anaesthetic services across the region.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive anaesthetic services across surgery, obstetrics, trauma, ICU and perioperative medicine
• Participation in the on-call roster within approved scope of practice
• Providing oversight and ICU management in collaboration with remote supervising intensivists
• Teaching and supervising registrars, PHOs, RMOs and multidisciplinary staff
• Supporting evidence-based practice, quality improvement and service expansion
• Opportunity to develop specialist interests (regional anaesthesia, obstetrics, ICU, pain medicine, perioperative medicine, wellbeing, education)

The Department

• 3 Operating Theatres
• 5-bed ICU/HDU
• Multidisciplinary service covering adults and children
• Case mix includes: general surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, trauma, obstetrics & gynaecology, dental

Team Structure:

• 1.0 FTE Director of Anaesthetics
• 2.0 FTE Staff Specialists (Anaesthetics)
• 1.0 FTE SMO Anaesthetics (FACRRM/JCCA/RGA)
• 1.0 FTE Registrar/PHO (RGA Pathway)
• 3.0 FTE PHO/RMO ICU
• 0.5 FTE Provisional SMO Anaesthetics
• 1.0 FTE ICU Rotational RMO

A thriving, supportive and highly motivated team environment.

About You
We are seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist who brings enthusiasm, leadership, and the ability to work in a dynamic rural setting.

Essential:

• FANZCA or equivalent eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA
• Strong skills in obstetric anaesthesia including epidurals
• Scope/experience in paediatric anaesthesia (5 years and under) desirable
• Interest or experience in ICU patient management
• Interest in regional anaesthesia and acute/chronic pain desirable
• Commitment to teaching, service development and rural healthcare delivery

How to Apply
Please forward your CV and cover letter to: Nicki Wade
nickiw@ccjobs.com.au/0401 010 048