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

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Consultant Anaesthetist

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

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Consultant Anaesthetist

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

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Consultant Anaesthetist

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Consultant Anaesthetist

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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

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Consultant Anaesthetist

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  • 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

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  • 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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Consultant Anaesthetists

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

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Consultant Anaesthetist

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  • Life in Tasmania is unlike anywhere else - refreshing, safe and full of adventures

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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.

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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.

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