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Rural Positions Available
To receive further information on any of the listed positions, you must be registered as a Specialist Anaesthetist or a JCCA General Practitioner Anaesthetist in Australia AND be registered with the Rural Anaesthesia Recruitment Service.
Queensland
New South Wales
Northern Territory
- Alice Springs Hospital, Intensive Care Staff Specialist
- Alice Springs Hospital, Staff Anaesthetist
- Gove District Hospital, JCCA Accredited General Practiticoner Anaesthetist
Victoria
Queensland
Townsville
Intensivist / Anaesthetist
Looking to move North – have you considered Townsville?
Surrounded by a rich hinterland of tropical rainforests and waterfalls, Townsville is also close to historic gold mining towns, the outback, islands, and of course, the Great Barrier Reef. The city is the administrative centre of North Queensland, with a district population of more than 150,000 and servicing a large surrounding area. It is the largest city in tropical Australia and a major import/export centre for northern Australia. It has a large University with a Medical School, excellent primary and secondary schools, a vibrant economy and beautiful winter weather. It is a family friendly city.
A private practice in Townsville is looking to recruit an intensive/anaesthetist associate. An employee arrangement is also available. The position is suitable for an experienced ICU specialist, preferably with JFICM, and willing to do anaesthesia. The position could be negotiated to suit a suitable applicant.
To express interest in this position or to obtain further information please email the Rural Anaesthesia Recruitment Service (RARS) at rars@anzca.edu.au quoting “Townsville”
Roma Hospital
Locum - Staff Specialist in Anaesthetists, Flying Specialist Service.
South West Health Service Distrist, Queensland Health
The South West Health Service, based at Roma Hospital, covers seven hospitals, one Primary Health Care Unit, an aged care facility and the flying Doctor Specialist Service.
Roma is a thriving community of approximately 7500 people 500 kms south west of Brisbane. The town offers a broad range of facilities and services, public and private schools, child care, recreation facilities and access to the Carnarvon National Park. Enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere away from the away from the hustle and bustle of city life with the opportunity to spend more quality time with your family.
A Locum is required from mid April for a position in the Flying Services. The position is responsible for providing quality service and clinically manage services associated with Anaesthetics. Applicant must possess an MBBS, or equivalent and be registrable as a Specialist with the Medical Board of Queensland.
To express interest in this position or to obtain further information please email the Rural Anaesthesia Recruitment Service (RARS) at rars@anzca.edu.au quoting “Roma”
Mackay Health Service District
Specialist Intensivist - Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay is an active busy city surrounded by spectacular rain forests. Stunning pristine beaches and off the coast tropical islands to explore. The picturesque landscape includes dramatic coastal scenery, highland waterfalls, gorges and mountains, and lush lowlands which are home to Mackay’s famous sugar plantations.
The Mackay Health Service District includes the Mackay Base Hospital, and the hospitals of Prospine,110km to the north, and Sarina Hospital 35km south. Professional support is also provided to the rural hinterland area of the Moranbah Health District Service. The position of the Staff Specialist may be called upon to provide outreach services to these facilities as negotiated with the Clinical Director of the Unit /Department.
To express interest in this position or to obtain further information please email the Rural Anaesthesia Recruitment Service (RARS) at rars@anzca.edu.au quoting “Mackay”
New South Wales
Coffs Harbour Health Campus
Specialist Anaesthetist
Coffs Harbour
Applications are invited for a Specialist Anaesthetist, VMO or Staff Specialist at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus.
Coffs Harbour is a major coastal resort town famous for its banana industry, fishing, surfing, whale watching, pristine beaches and rain forests.
The hospital is looking for a Specialist Anaesthetist – VMO or Staff Specialist to provide sessional services and share after hours duties seven other anaesthetists. To commence as soon as possible. Private practice may be available by negotiation.
Coffs Harbour Health Campus serves a population of approximately 120,000 people. The hospital is accredited by ANZCA and currently there are 4 trainee positions. A conjoint appointment with UNSW may be available to an appropriate applicant. Applicants for the position should hold FANZCA or equivalent.
To express interest in this position or to obtain further information please email the Rural Anaesthesia Recruitment Service (RARS) at rars@anzca.edu.au quoting 'Coffs Harbour'.
Lismore Base Hospital
Specialist Anaesthetist
Lismore
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Specialist Anaesthetists for the positions of Staff Specialists/ Visiting Medical Officer, Lismore Base Hospital.
The Lismore Base Hospital is the major referral hospital for the far north coast and services a catchment population of 165,000. The Hospital has all major specialties and most sub-specialties represented together with 35 accredited registrars and resident medical officers. There are four accredited anaesthetic registrar position. The teaching of registrars, resident medical officers and medical students is a function of the position. An interest in Intensive Care would be an advantage as the position may include some ICU duties.
The appointment at Lismore Base Hospital also involves sessions at the nearby affiliated hospitals of Casino, Maclean, Byron Bay and Ballina. VMO's working at peripheral hospitals are remunerated at fee-for-service (100% MBS).
Applicants should hold the FANZCA or recognized equivalent.
To express interest in this position or to obtain further information please email the Rural Anaesthesia Recruitment Service (RARS) at rars@anzca.edu.au quoting 'Lismore'.
Tamworth Anaesthetic Services, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
VMO Anaesthetist
Tamworth
Applications are invited for the position of Visting Medical Officer, Anaethetist, Tamworth Anaethetic Services.
Tamworth is the regional referral centre for the North West of New South Wales – a huge area of rolling plains, gum tree covered mountains and meandering rivers and half way between Sydney and Brisbane.
The Anaesthetic Service in Tamworth provides anaesthesia for all surgery conducted at both Tamworth Hospital and Tamara Private Hospital. This provides an excellent mix for work within both the public and private settings. The staffing of the service is “family friendly” and as a Visiting Medical Officer there is the opportunity to tailor hours to suit personal circumstances.
Tamworth Hospital has 270 beds and a state-of-the-art 24 hour Emergency Department. Anaesthetic Registrars rotating to Tamworth come from the Westmead Hospital Training program and Tamworth is teaching hospital for the successful University of Newcastle Batchelor of Medicine degree programme.
Remuneration Package :
- As per VMO Service Contract and private patient revenue, plus assistance available for ongoing CME.
- Assistance with relocation to Tamworth may be negotiated plus initial set up costs. Private practice opportunities are available.
To express interest in this position or to obtain further information please email the Rural Anaesthesia Recruitment Service (RARS) at rars@anzca.edu.au quoting 'Tamworth'.
Northern Territory
Alice Springs Hospital
Intensive Care Staff Specialist
Alice Springs
Applications are invited for the position of Intensive Care Staff Specialist, Alice Springs Hospital.
Alice Springs offers uniquely Australian medical opportunities. Alice is nestled in the beautiful MacDonnell Ranges, outstanding landscape with a clear desert night sky. The hospital serves the people of the land with 80% of the patients being Aboriginal.
The intensive care unit is accredited for 6 months advanced training. The unit has 4 ventilated and 4 high dependency beds serving over 1000 patients, 250 ventilated and about one quarter of these with renal replacement therapy.
You will be one of 3 staff specialists and receive the Northern Territory Critical Care Package. This includes payment for call backs on an hourly basis; a 1:3 on call roster and an education allowance. Further details of the package are available on inquiry.
Inquiries for full time or part times jobs are welcomed.
To express interest in this position or to obtain further information please email the Rural Anaesthesia Recruitment Service (RARS) rars@anzca.edu.au quoting 'Alice Springs 01'.
Alice SpringsHospital
Staff Anaesthetist
Alice Springs
Applications are invited for the position of Staff Specialist, Alice Spring Hospital.
Alice Springs Hospital (ASH) is the Regional Base Hospital of the Central Australian Region covering a one million square kilometre catchment area. The Hospital provides a range of services not normally seen in a hospital of its size, yet essential for the diverse and scattered communities.
The Hospital provides a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for both inpatients and outpatients.
An attractive remuneration package and life style is being offered.
To express interest in this position or to obtain further information please email the Rural Anaesthesia Recruitment Service (RARS) at rars@anzca.edu.aufor position description quoting 'Alice Springs 02'.
Gove District Hospital
JCCA Accredited General Practitioner Anaesthetist
Nhulunbuy, East Arnhem Region
Applications are invited from JCCA Accredited General Practitioner Anaesthetist for immediate locum coverage during the next 6months.
Gove District Hospital is situated in the town of Nhulunbuy with a population of1400 residents. It is the regional hospital of 30 beds with services the whole East Arnham Region including 14 remote Aboriginal Communities providing primary, secondary and critical care.
This position will be of interest for someone with previous experience in remote areas and with Aboriginal health matters. An interest to learn and communicate with and respect for the culture of the local Aboriginal people would be desirable.
To express interest in this position or to obtain further information please email the Rural Anaesthesia Recruitment Service (RARS) at rars@anzca.edu.au quoting 'Gove'.
Victoria
Albury Wodonga - Specialist Anaesthetist
- Two positions
- Staff Specialist with the right of private practice or Visiting Medical Practicioner
- All the advantages and infrastructure of a large provinical city combined with a rural life style
Health
Albury-Wodonga is seeking two Specialist Anaesthetists to join 15 Specialists
to cover work at Wodonga Regional Health Service and Albury Base
Hospital, the two
hospitals that form Health Albury-Wodonga.
Opportunities are also available to work within the busy private sector
that includes Albury-Wodonga
Private Hospital,
Albury Day Surgery and Insight Clinic.
Appointees
may opt for a Staff Specialist appointment with rights of private practice or
appointment as a Visiting Medical Practitioner.
The service
works from a centralised roster and is supported by Australian and New Zealand
College of Anaesthetists trainees from Royal Melbourne
Hospital and The Canberra
Hospital. Qualifications in Intensive
Care would enable the appointees to participate in the ICU service.
Health
Albury-Wodonga is a 280-bed public hospital on two campuses, providing
excellent support for medical officers, and a rewarding and challenging
environment. The School
of Rural Health, University of New South
Wales, has a campus in Albury-Wodonga.
The
Albury-Wodonga region in North-East Victoria / Southern New South Wales
provides attractive lifestyle opportunities with its location on the Murray River and proximity to the Victorian
snowfields. With a local population of
100,000, Albury-Wodonga offers all the advantages and infrastructure of a large
provincial city combined with a rural lifestyle.
Applicants
must be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a medical practitioner
in Victoria and New South Wales; and have a specialist qualification such as
Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and/or
other specialist qualification in Anaesthetics as considered appropriate.
To express interest in this position or to obtain further
information please email the Rural Anaesthesia Recruitment Service
(RARS) at rars@anzca.edu.au quoting "Albury- Wodonga"