Registrar (Anaesthesia)

About your employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is a tertiary and referral centre offering exposure to advanced medical practice, specialised services and multidisciplinary care. Staff work with complex cases and contribute to research and service innovation.

We provide structured career pathways, secondment opportunities and access to education and training programs. Staff benefit from mentorship and our partnership with James Cook University (JCU), supporting development in clinical specialisation and leadership.

Our community‑focused culture promotes collaboration and professional support. Staff enjoy tertiary‑level experience with the lifestyle advantages of North Queensland—short commutes, affordable living and access to coastal and outdoor activities. We prioritise wellbeing through flexible work options and a supportive work environment.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Base salary range: $5130.40 to $5931.50 p.f. (L4-L9)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Regional and rural attraction allowance 
• Professional development assistance – allowance, Vocational Training Subsidy (if applicable), PD leave, and exam leave
• Plus great salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

About your opportunity

This Registrar role offers broad anaesthetic experience within a tertiary surgical referral centre caring for adult and paediatric patients from both urban and rural communities.

You'll gain exposure to a wide range of sub‑specialty surgical services, including general surgery, orthopaedics (adult, paediatric and trauma), neurosurgery, paediatric surgery, cardiothoracics, vascular, tertiary obstetrics and gynaecology, ENT, ophthalmology and maxillofacial surgery. Supported non‑surgical services include cardiology (EPS, structural interventions, TAVI), endoscopy, bronchoscopy/EBUS, ECT, advanced medical imaging and perioperative medicine.

Registrars can tailor their year toward areas of interest such as Advanced Airway Management, Trauma Anaesthesia, Cardiac Anaesthesia or Obstetric Anaesthesia. The role includes progressive supervisory responsibilities, first on‑call experience, and involvement in teaching junior medical staff and trainees.

Requirements:

• Medical degree and registration with AHPRA.
• Accepted into the recognised vocational college training program relevant to anaesthetics and successful completion of the Part 2 FANZCA exam.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries: Grant Turner on (07) 4433 1138.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV680004

Applications close: 07/05/2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.