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Consultant Anaesthetist (Department of Anaesthetics)
Location: Armidale Rural Referral Hospital – Hunter New England Health
Employment Type: Permanent full-time (40 hrs/wk) or part-time
Eligible for Rural Workforce Incentives
Award base: $186,241 – $229,825 + allowances (Staff Specialist Award)
Requisition ID: REQ563945
Applications Close: 24 December 2025
Why Armidale Rural Referral Hospital
Shape your career in a modern, redeveloped hospital
- Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is a level 4 facility featuring four state-of-the-art operating theatres, day surgery, ED, CCU and more — all part of the recent Armidale Hospital Redevelopment.
- Here, you’ll be at the centre of a broad elective surgical program and a responsive emergency service, with anaesthetists playing a vital role in both.
Join a team that values more than just the work
- You’ll collaborate daily with surgeons, obstetricians, physicians, emergency clinicians, anaesthetic nurses and recovery staff.
- Our anaesthetic department is known for its supportive culture, strong collegiality and commitment to continuity of care.
Enjoy balance and variety
- With well-supported lists and a roster designed to balance service, on-call and personal time, you’ll have the space to thrive professionally while enjoying everything the New England lifestyle has to offer.
Your Clinical Scope
As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you’ll provide comprehensive anaesthetic services across elective, urgent and emergency procedures, with perioperative clinic responsibilities shared on a rotating basis.
A diverse case mix to keep you challenged
- Orthopaedics: hip and knee replacements, trauma surgery and a broad range of general orthopaedic procedures
- General Surgery: laparoscopic cholecystectomy, bowel resections, hernia repairs, skin lesion excisions and gastroenterology cases
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology: epidural analgesia for labour and anaesthesia for caesarean section
- Urology: endoscopic and elective procedures
- Dental Surgery
This variety offers the opportunity to maintain and expand your skills across a diverse case load, while contributing to safe, patient-centred care for the New England community.
Relocation + Incentives: We’ve Got You Covered
- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme: up to $10,000 in year 1 plus up to $10,000 per year thereafter (pro-rata for part-time)*
- Relocation support: up to $20,000 to make your move easy
- Accommodation included: up to 4 months provided
- Personalised settlement concierge: assistance with housing, schools, utilities and more so you can settle in quickly
- Connectivity: Direct QantasLink flights Armidale ↔ Sydney make CME and family travel easy
*Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part-time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au
Live well in New England
Enjoy the best of both worlds. A vibrant university city with a welcoming community, surrounded by cool-climate wineries, World Heritage national parks and charming heritage streetscapes all at a fraction of big-city living costs.
Expedited Specialist Pathways
Are you an International Medical Graduate (IMG) looking to fast-track your career in Australia?
The Expedited Specialist Pathway provides a streamlined route for eligible doctors to gain recognition and begin practising sooner.
Currently available in General Practice, Anaesthesia, Psychiatry, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology (with further specialties expected to be added), this pathway allows eligible Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) to transition into practice with greater ease.
To qualify, you’ll need to hold a specialist qualification listed on the Medical Board of Australia’s Expedited Specialist Pathway accepted qualifications list. Once approved, you can commence work under specialist registration with six months of supervised practice.
Not sure if you’re eligible? Reach out to Cheryl Hayes for a confidential discussion: Cheryl.Hayes1@health.nsw.gov.au.
What you’ll bring
- Primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA
- FANZCA (or eligible specialist pathway)
- Recent, comprehensive anaesthesia experience across the listed case mix
- Strength in teaching, teamwork, quality and patient-centred communication
What you’ll get back
- The autonomy and variety of regional practice without sacrificing theatre quality or multidisciplinary support
- A welcoming department that backs you to grow clinical interests, teach and lead
- The satisfaction of keeping surgery close to home for New England families
Ready to make an impact?
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Cheryl Hayes on Cheryl.Hayes1@health.nsw.gov.au
Position Title: Service Medical Director, Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine
Location: Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
About Monash Doctors
To help grow your career, there are more than 1,900 Junior and 1,700 Senior Doctors at Monash Health in over 200 medical specialties. We offer unparallel opportunities in Victoria’s largest & most clinically diverse teaching health service.
About the Role:
Monash Health is seeking an accomplished leader to oversee the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine.
The Service Medical Director will:
Provide strategic and clinical leadership, ensuring safe, effective, and reliable service delivery across all Monash Health sites.
Collaborate with key programs and departments including Radiology, Women’s & Newborn, Children’s, Victorian Heart Hospital, Emergency and Intensive Care, and Jessie McPherson Private Hospital.
Deliver expert guidance in anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, and pain management in partnership with surgical and medical specialists and the broader multidisciplinary team.
Partner with the Surgical Program Leadership Team, Heads of Unit, and other clinical leaders to advance quality, safety, and patient experience.
Maintain strategic oversight of performance, driving excellence in outcomes, service standards, and workforce capability.
Key Result Areas:
Ensure the Department operates efficiently, meeting clinical, operational, and financial targets.
Deliver patient-centred anaesthetic services across planned, emergency, and perioperative settings, including pre-admission, post-anaesthetic, and procedural areas (endoscopy and dental).
Drive continuous improvement, service redesign, and workforce development aligned to Monash Health’s evolving needs.
Provide visible clinical leadership and contribute directly to patient care.
Strengthen research, education, and training within the Department, supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Embody and promote Monash Health’s Vision, Purpose, and Values through excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and shape the future of anaesthesia and perioperative medicine across one of Victoria’s largest and most progressive health networks.
Enquiries: please contact Program Medical Directors Alan Saunder via alan.saunder@monashhealth.org or Jane Fox via Jane.Fox@monashhealth.org
Job Ad Reference: 6083
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply:
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system.
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 3 December 2025