Consultant Anaesthetist

The Opportunity

This is a standout opportunity for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join a growing regional health service at a pivotal time of expansion.

The role offers broad, high-acuity clinical exposure, strong leadership opportunities and flexibility across permanent, fixed-term, part-time or sessional arrangements.

With a major hospital redevelopment underway and the introduction of new critical care services, this is an ideal position for an anaesthetist seeking professional impact, variety and an outstanding regional lifestyle.

You will be based at a regional referral hospital servicing the Midwest of Western Australia.

The health campus is undergoing a significant redevelopment, including an expanded Emergency Department, a new Intensive Care Unit, High Dependency Unit and Mental Health Inpatient Unit.

The hospital operates a blended medical workforce model, bringing together Specialist Anaesthetists, Rural Generalist Anaesthetists, senior medical practitioners and registrars.

The service supports a wide range of surgical and medical specialties, including general surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, psychiatry and general medicine.

As the regional resource centre, the service also provides clinical support to smaller hospitals and nursing posts across the Midwest, including via telehealth services.

As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you will provide comprehensive perioperative and emergency anaesthetic care, including:

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  Pre-operative assessment and optimisation

  
  


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  General and regional anaesthesia (spinal, epidural and peripheral nerve blocks)

  
  


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  Advanced airway management

  
  


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  Acute and post-operative pain management

  
  


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  Obstetric anaesthesia, including epidurals and emergency caesarean support

  
  


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  Participation in trauma response and hospital-wide resuscitation

  
  

You will contribute to patient safety, theatre efficiency and service development across a diverse and rewarding case mix.

You will play a key leadership role within the perioperative service, contributing to:

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  Supervision and teaching of registrars, RMOs and interns

  
  


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  Clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives

  
  


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  Development of anaesthesia services in a regional setting

  
  

The campus supports an active Medical Education Unit and simulation-based training programs, with strong commitment to ongoing professional development.

You will be joining:

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  A service undergoing significant growth and investment

  
  


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  A collaborative, experienced and supportive anaesthetic team

  
  


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  A hospital offering genuine scope to influence service development

  
  


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  A regional centre where specialist expertise has wide-reaching impact

  
  

This role also offers unique opportunities for dual-qualified anaesthetists with an interest in intensive care, with the commissioning of a new ICU.

This role offers an enviable coastal lifestyle combined with professional fulfilment, including:

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  Stunning beaches and a Mediterranean climate

  
  


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  Affordable housing and relaxed living

  
  


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  Excellent schooling, childcare and community facilities

  
  


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  A vibrant regional cultural and sporting scene

  
  

A highly competitive consultant package is available, including:

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  Salary range: $412,161 - $523,436 per annum (pro rata)

  
  


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  Superannuation and professional development allowance

  
  


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  Flexible employment options: permanent, fixed-term, full-time, part-time or sessional

  
  


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  Generous leave entitlements, including professional development leave

  
  


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  Strong support for education, supervision and career progression

  
  

Relocation support and additional benefits may be available and can be discussed confidentially.

Applicants must have:

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  Specialist registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Board of Australia

  
  


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  Fellowship of ANZCA or an equivalent recognised qualification

  
  


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  Substantial postgraduate experience in anaesthesia

  
  


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  Ability to meet standard pre-employment and compliance requirements

  
  

International Specialist Medical Graduates with appropriate experience are encouraged to enquire.

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  Appointments available across permanent and fixed-term contracts

  
  


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  Full-time, part-time and sessional options available

  
  


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  Commencement date by mutual agreement

  
  

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