Consultant Anaesthetist

Healthcare & Medical → Medical Specialists On-site Posted 22 hours ago WA Country Health Service - Midwest Salary: MP Year 1 - 9 $412,161 - $523,436 p.a. pro rata (inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation, and PD allowance) Position/Pool Ref Number: Closing Date: AWST 4.00PM Friday 09 January 2026 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is offering a unique opportunity for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join Geraldton Health Campus in the Midwest Region. This pool aims to fill current vacancies for fixed term or permanent appointments. Employment types: Full Time, Part Time, and Sessional, with the possibility of extension(s). Appointments from this pool may be made until 30/12/2026. Consultant Year 1-9: $412,161 - $523,436 per annum, pro rata* The above salary is as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024 (inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation, and PD allowance). This is subject to the assessment of qualifications, clinical skills and years of practice. About the Role and Health Campus Be part of an exciting new chapter at Geraldton Health Campus. With a $188 million redevelopment underway, our Emergency Department is expanding alongside a brand-new ICU, High Dependency Unit, and Mental Health Inpatient Unit. We’re growing our dynamic team to provide high-acuity, 24/7 emergency care to Geraldton and surrounding Midwest communities. As the Regional Resource Centre for the Midwest, we also support outlying nursing posts and small hospitals via our Emergency Telehealth Service. Our blended medical model brings together Specialist Anaesthetists, Senior Medical Practitioners/Rural Generalist Anaesthetists, and Registrars, all supported by a strong culture of teaching and supervision. Inpatient units across the hospital are led by general specialists in medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, psychiatry, as well as obstetrics and gynaecology, working alongside trainee and service registrars, resident medical officers (RMOs), and interns. As a specialist anaesthetist (FANZCA), you will be a key clinical leader, delivering safe, high-quality perioperative and emergency care. Your work will cover the full anaesthetic spectrum, including pre-operative assessment, general and regional anaesthesia (spinal, epidural, nerve blocks), and complex airway management. You will also play a pivotal role in: Supporting acute and post-operative pain management Providing obstetric anaesthesia, including epidurals and emergency caesarean support Contributing to trauma response and hospital-wide resuscitation Enhancing patient safety and theatre workflow across a diverse surgical caseload You will be part of a highly skilled, collaborative perioperative team, contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement, and the supervision and teaching of registrars, RMOs, and interns. In a regional environment, your expertise will have far-reaching impact, supporting a varied case mix, responding to high-acuity presentations, and strengthening care across the hospital and broader Midwest region. Our campus supports an active Medical Education Unit and staff development programs, promoting immersive, multidisciplinary training with “medium fidelity” simulation. Specialty education programs include anaesthetics, emergency medicine (with active EMET programs), and broader general medical training initiatives. The redevelopment will transform Geraldton Health Campus into a state-of-the-art facility. The commissioning of the new ICU offers a unique opportunity for dual-qualified anaesthetists and ICU specialists to shape regional critical care services. This is your chance to make a meaningful difference every day while advancing your clinical practice in a supportive, well-resourced, and expanding service. The Successful Candidates Will: Be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Have fellowship of the Australasian College of Anaesthetics (ANZCA) or equivalent. Have substantial postgraduate medical experience in anaesthesia in a hospital setting. Competitive Salary Package: Inclusive of 12% employer superannuation contributions and a generous professional development allowance. Generous Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus other forms of leave for compassionate or cultural reasons. Professional Development: Opportunity to supervise and train the next generation of Rural Generalist Anaesthetists and service registrars, as well as participating in quality improvement activities and research. Keen to know more about the benefits in detail? Check out the medical practitioner salaries and benefits page. Geraldton in Midwest Region Offers: Relaxed Lifestyle: enjoy beautiful coastal and inland landscapes, a mediterranean climate, stunning crystal-clear beaches, and a variety of outdoor activities – all at your own pace. Affordable Living: compared to larger cities, the Midwest offers a more affordable cost of living, making it an attractive option for families and individuals looking to relocate. Family Friendly City: Offering quality daycare, excellent public and private schools and a wide range of community sporting groups, while institutions like the Geraldton Universities Centre, the Central Regional TAFE and the Geraldton Jobs and Skills Centre provide outstanding training and career development opportunities. Cultural Scene: the region boasts a rich cultural scene with events, festivals, and recreational activities catering for a wide range of interests. For further information related to this position, please contact Marg Sturdy, Director of Medical Services, by email at or Dr Wilfred Wong, Head of Department, on Selection Criteria: Please see the Job Description Form available at jobs.health.wa.gov.au. Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking on the Apply button or apply via jobs.health.wa.gov.au. About WA Country Health Service The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health service in Australia and one of the biggest in the world. It delivers a range of comprehensive health services across an area of more than 2.5 million square kilometres to approximately 530,000 people, including more than 57,000 Aboriginal people. Across the state we have six large regional hospitals, 15 medium sized district hospitals and 48 small hospitals. Along with this there are 31 health centres and nursing posts, four dedicated mental health inpatient units and 24 dedicated mental health services, and over 170 other facilities where population health teams are based. #J-18808-Ljbffr