Anaesthetics

Discover your new role in the field of Anaesthetics

If your chosen career path is Anaesthetics, Elective Recruitment would love to help you plan your next move.

With the number of emergency and elective surgeries being performed, there are a wide variety of permanent and locum opportunities for Anaesthetists in Australia.

There is a demand for general Anaesthetists as well as Pain Management, Transplant Anaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia, Regional Anaesthesia and Paediatric Anaesthesia.

Elective Recruitment's extensive network of highly regarded hospitals and clinics offers endless potential for doctors seeking career development in Anaesthesiology – including excellent options to build on your clinical, training and research skills.

Anaesthetic jobs in Australia offer an attractive lifestyle and are financially rewarding. Opportunities exist in public hospital and lucrative private practice settings.

With the number of emergency and elective surgeries being performed, there are a wide variety of permanent and locum opportunities for Anaesthetists in Australia.

There is a demand for general Anaesthetists as well as Pain Management, Transplant Anaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia, Regional Anaesthesia and Paediatric Anaesthesia.

Elective Recruitment's extensive network of highly regarded hospitals and clinics offers endless potential for doctors seeking career development in Anaesthesiology – including excellent options to build on your clinical, training and research skills.

Anaesthetic jobs in Australia offer an attractive lifestyle and are financially rewarding. Opportunities exist in public hospital and lucrative private practice settings.

Average salaries for Anaesthetist doctors in Australia are:

Position Permanent Locum
Junior Doctor / RMO $80,000 - $120,000 per annum ​$90 - $130 per hour
Anaesthetics Registrar $100,000 - $180,000 per annum $150 - $300 per hour
Consultant Anaesthetist ​$250,000 - $700,000+ per annum $2000 - $4000+ per day

We're committed to partnering with you through every step of your Anaesthetics career. Whether you’re seeking a permanent, fixed-term or locum role, our expert team will work tirelessly to find the right opportunity for you.

We provide support for medical professionals searching for all kinds of roles and specialties. These positions include Consultant Anaesthetists, Anaesthetic Registrars including provisional and advanced trainees, RMOs and CMOs. To be eligible for a Specialist role in Australia, you must hold a Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or be eligible for specialist registration via the Specialist Assessment pathway if you have an overseas qualification.

Elective Recruitment is a leading medical recruitment agency for healthcare professionals in Australia. Combining over 25 years of medical recruitment expertise, we’re determined to succeed and deliver solutions. That means we’ll stop at nothing to provide a great experience for our doctors and also clients.

Latest Anaesthetics jobs

Consultant Anaesthetist

Permanent


  • Make the move and be supported by a collaborative department in a state-of-the-art rural referral hospital

Permanent or sessional opportunity  Excellent benefits and a supportive working environment True work/life balance in rural NSW  Where you'll be wor ...

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Consultant Anaesthetists

Permanent


  • Join a leading regional health service in an exciting period of growth and contribute your skills to expanding service delivery for the region

Experience a varied case-mix alongside the opportunity to develop a specialty focus Flexible FTE options with opportunities for private practice, rese ...

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Clinical Director Anaesthetics

Permanent


  • Are you an experienced Anaesthetist looking for an innovative and rewarding leadership opportunity?

Full-time or part-time, fixed-term with possibility for extension  Integral leadership opportunity in newly established facility  Live and work in a ...

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Consultant Anaesthetist

Permanent


  • Ready to lend your expertise in a well-established department that values teaching and research?

Permanent, full-time opportunity  Join a supportive network of specialists in a well-funded department  True work/life balance in this stunning Quee ...

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Consultant Anaesthetist

Permanent


  • Are you looking to make a meaningful contribution to a rural community within an expanding team that values education and training?

Permanent full-time or part-time opportunity  Contribute to the welfare of rural communities Live the Australian dream in a picturesque region right ...

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Consultant Anaesthetist

Permanent


  • Immediate start available. Join this great team as the network expands significantly

Staff Specialist or VMO positions available Join a large and growing network of experienced clinicians Relaxed, affordable, coastal living The Organis ...

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Consultant Anaesthetist

Permanent


  • Be part of a world-class health service that actively embraces technology, training, teamwork and supports your career ambitions

Multiple positions available Have access to flexible working arrangements Only an hour's flight from Brisbane  The Organisation You will be working i ...

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Consultant Anaesthetist

Permanent


  • Are you looking for rural charm with city amenities? Have it all in this great regional city

Permanent full time and part time positions available Join a growing collegiate team Only 2 hours drive to Melbourne The Organisation Join a vibrant h ...

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Consultant Anaesthetist

Permanent


  • Join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high-quality care 

1.2 FTE permanent positions available Metropolitan teaching hospital with focus on education and training Opportunities for private practice locally T ...

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Consultant Anaesthetist

Permanent


  • A great place to expand your career and grow your skills

Immediate start Well-supported hospital with research opportunities Incredibly affordable and a great place to live  The Organisation You will be wor ...

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Consultant Anaesthetist

Permanent


  • General Anaesthetist needed for growing service 

Lists available across various surgical teams Permanent part-time position Join a warm and innovative team in Australia's Capital The Organisation Wor ...

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Consultant Anaesthetist

Permanent


  • Enjoy the best regional lifestyle and 10-minute commute times

Join a committed team of consultants providing high-quality anaesthesia and perioperative services Opportunity for conjoint academic appointments Fres ...

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Consultant Anaesthetist

Permanent


  • Experience diverse and challenging medicine in a unique setting

ANZCA accredited department A friendly and welcoming community for adventurous doctors Provide care for some of the nation’s most vulnerable people ...

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Whether you are looking to hire new staff members or are intent on finding your next Anaesthetics opportunity, we can help.

To learn more about our Anaesthetics recruitment services, contact Elective Recruitment or or join our exclusive community, and register today..

Living and Working in Australia

If you’re internationally trained and interested in Anaesthetist jobs in Australia, get in touch with us to discuss your options, and be sure to download our Living and Working in Australia guide for practical insights into what you can expect when you make the move.