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Latest anaesthetics jobs in Australia

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Anaesthetics

  • Nowra, New South Wales AU
  • Locum
  • $4,500 per day
  • 30 Dec 2025 ~ 31 Dec 2025
Located in the beautiful coastal region of New South Wales, this public hospital is a vital healthcare provider for the local community. The hospital is situated in a peaceful and picturesque location, surrounded by stunning beaches, national parks, and scenic waterways. The hospital is easily ac...

Specialist Consultant

Anaesthetics

  • Nowra, New South Wales AU
  • Locum
  • $4,500 per day
  • 17 Dec 2025 ~ 17 Dec 2025
Located in the beautiful coastal region of New South Wales, this public hospital is a vital healthcare provider for the local community. The hospital is situated in a peaceful and picturesque location, surrounded by stunning beaches, national parks, and scenic waterways. The hospital is easily ac...

Specialist Consultant

Anaesthetics

  • Nowra, New South Wales AU
  • Locum
  • $4,500 per day
  • 24 Dec 2025 ~ 24 Dec 2025
Located in the beautiful coastal region of New South Wales, this public hospital is a vital healthcare provider for the local community. The hospital is situated in a peaceful and picturesque location, surrounded by stunning beaches, national parks, and scenic waterways. The hospital is easily ac...

Specialist Consultant

Anaesthetics

  • Nowra, New South Wales AU
  • Locum
  • $4,500 per day
  • NOW ~ 04 Jan 2026
Located in the beautiful coastal region of New South Wales, this public hospital is a vital healthcare provider for the local community. The hospital is situated in a peaceful and picturesque location, surrounded by stunning beaches, national parks, and scenic waterways. The hospital is easily ac...
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Earn up to $3500/day
Earn up to $3500/day

Locum Consultants can earn fantastic rates with flexible hours and locations across Australia and New Zealand. No matter your future financial goals - locuming is a great way to boost your earnings.

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For most placements, your travel and accommodation costs are covered. Many of our Consultant locums even bring their family along for a working holiday.

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Meet our experts in Australia Anaesthetic recruitment

Meet our expert Anaesthetic team, dedicated to placing doctors in hospitals and clinics across Australia. With strong ties to healthcare facilities, they ensure you access specialist roles before they reach the market.

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Sherrie Swanborough (Australia)

What I love about my role: Every day is different! Helping doctors achieve their goals – whether that be financial, career or just more flexibility in their work lives.

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Debbie Fahey (New Zealand)

What I love about my role: Working with such a positive team. I love building great connections with both doctors and hospitals.

The anaesthetics consultant job market in Australia

Anaesthetists' highly specialist skills are in demand across Australia. With surgical procedures on the rise, the need for anaesthetists across private and public hospitals is also rising.

The median anaesthetic doctor salary in Australia in 2025 is between AUD$250,000 - $600,000 per annum, with some anaesthesiologists earning over AUD$600,000 per year. Locum anaesthetics consultants are earning up to AUD$3,000 a day.

However, it is important to note that both these salary scales depend on various factors, such as years of experience, geographical location, and the type of healthcare facility you work in.

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Thinking about making the move across the Tasman?

If you're an Australian specialist interested in exploring consultant psychiatrist jobs in New Zealand, the good news is - you can, and we can help. You will be required to register with the Medical Council of New Zealand and will need to meet specific criteria. We have helped many Consultants make the move and can guide you through every step, from job matching to relocation support.

Anaesthetics registrar jobs across Australasia

We recruit for anaesthetics registrar jobs across Australia and New Zealand, including both locum and permanent roles. Whether you're an anaesthetic registrar, advanced trainee, or transitioning to an anaesthetics fellow, we offer personalised support to help you find the right fit. Our network includes opportunities in metro hospitals and regional centres, with options for salary packaging and career progression. As part of Australasia’s largest network of doctor jobs, we make it easy for anaesthetists to explore flexible roles and get expert help every step of the way.

FAQs

Anaesthetics registrars in Australia typically earn between AUD$90,000 to AUD$130,000 per year, depending on experience and location. Salaries may vary by state and hospital.

Yes, Australia frequently requires anaesthetists, especially in rural areas. Things like cosmetic surgery and an ageing population is increasing demand, which varies by region increasing anaesthesiologist jobs. For the most updated demand and locum anaesthetist jobs consult your Medrecruit Solutions Specialist.

Anaesthetic doctors in Australia, or Anaesthetists, typically earn between AUD$250,000 to AUD$600,000 annually, with variations based on experience, location, and subspecialty. Top consultants may earn more.

Our Specialist Anaesthetics team can help you find roles in these subspecialties:

  • General Anaesthetics
  • Paediatric Anaesthetics
  • Neuro-Anaesthetics
  • ICU cover
  • Obstetric Anaesthetics
  • Pain Management Clinics

Your registration number, a current CV and three references are the essentials of any job application. Other paperwork that's commonly required is:

  • Evidence of vaccinations,
  • Evidence of your degree/fellowship,
  • Annual Practicing Certificates,
  • Indemnity,
  • A certified copy of your passport and/or driver’s licence,
  • Police vetting form.

What you'll need can vary slightly between Australian states and New Zealand. Some states/locations also require you to complete an online training course (eMedical Courses). We're here to help guide you through the requirements, and we'll give you a checklist detailing everything you need.

No, our service is free for doctors! We're paid by hospitals and clinics for our services and are preferred suppliers in several states and areas. Because we have a huge network of doctors, we save clinics and hospitals time (and money) by taking the stress out of the hiring and credentialing process.

This depends on where you work – the hospital or clinic chooses how a doctor is paid. This will work one of three ways:

  • You’re paid by the hospital/clinic as an employee
  • You’re paid by the hospital/clinic as a contractor
  • Medrecruit pays you directly (this can be as a casual employee of Medrecruit or via your company)

Your recruitment specialist can tell you which method you’ll be paid for each job you undertake.

To find locum consultant anaesthetist jobs, register with healthcare recruitment agencies specialising in anaesthetist locum jobs, like Medrecruit. Explore job listings on medical job boards and hospital websites. Joining professional networks and associations related to anaesthesia can provide valuable job leads and opportunities. Ensure your registration with the relevant medical board is up to date for the regions you're interested in working. Search anaesthetic locum jobs. Search locum consultant anaesthetist jobs.

Yes, as an IMG Anaesthetist, you can work in New Zealand or Australia by meeting specific registration requirements. In New Zealand, apply via Te Whatu Ora for recognition of your qualifications to pursue high-quality Anaesthetist jobs. In Australia, you must be accredited by the Medical Board of Australia. Opportunities range from permanent full-time to part-time positions, depending on your preferences and where you meet the eligibility criteria. Medrecruit is a leading international doctor recruitment agency, our dedicated team prides itself on helping foreign doctors find work in New Zealand and Australia. Find out more about how we can help.

We have consultant anaesthetist jobs available across all states in Australia, including high-demand locations like Melbourne and Sydney. Whether you're looking for anaesthetist jobs in Sydney or anaesthetist jobs in Brisbane, or beyond, we can help you find the right fit.

Yes, we have a range of Anaesthetic fellow jobs available across Australia and New Zealand. Whether you're looking for a role in a major hospital or a regional centre, we can help you find you a job that align with your training goals and lifestyle preferences.

Yes, we have a range of anaesthetics registrar jobs available across Australia and New Zealand. Whether you're looking for locum, fixed-term, or training roles, we can help you find anaesthetics jobs that align with your career goals and lifestyle preferences.