Consultant Specialist Anaesthetist
Consultant Specialist Anaesthetist
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
Townsville
Industry:
Medical & Nursing
Contact Name:
Kamila Lyskawa
Contact Email:
kamila.lyskawa@talentquarter.com
Contact Phone:
61295495751
Date Published:
16-Feb-2026
Consultant Specialist Anaesthetist
Major Tertiary Teaching Hospital – Coastal Australia
We have a rare opportunity available for a Consultant Specialist Anaesthetist to join a major tertiary and teaching hospital within a large public health service in Australia. This role offers an outstanding combination of clinical breadth, teaching opportunities, and an enviable coastal lifestyle.
The Location
The Role
Remuneration & Benefits
Qualifications
JOB ADS DEIS DISCLAIMER:
We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, veterans and people with disabilities.
Major Tertiary Teaching Hospital – Coastal Australia
We have a rare opportunity available for a Consultant Specialist Anaesthetist to join a major tertiary and teaching hospital within a large public health service in Australia. This role offers an outstanding combination of clinical breadth, teaching opportunities, and an enviable coastal lifestyle.
The Location
- Stunning coastal region with 300+ days of sunshine per year
- Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
- Approximately 20 minutes from an airport
- Exceptional lifestyle balance with access to beaches, outdoor activities, and vibrant local communities
The Role
- Work within a modern, expanding theatre complex
- 14 operating theatres performing approximately 16,000 procedures annually
- Broad scope of practice across general anaesthesia and subspecialties
- Opportunities for anaesthetists with cardiac anaesthesia qualifications
- Strong consultant and trainee support
- Involvement in teaching and training within a tertiary hospital environment
- Part of a large public health service delivering care across metropolitan, regional, and remote communities
Remuneration & Benefits
- Total salary package: $450,000 – $560,000 per annum
- Relocation assistance provided
- Secure public hospital appointment with excellent professional development opportunities
Qualifications
- Fellowship in Anaesthesia, including FANZCA, FRCA (UK), or FCAI (Ireland)
- CCT or CSCST in Anaesthesia (for UK/Irish–trained candidates)
- Eligibility for specialist registration in Australia
- Final-year FANZCA trainees will also be considered
JOB ADS DEIS DISCLAIMER:
We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, veterans and people with disabilities.
