About the Opportunity
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is seeking a Staff Specialist Anaesthetist to join its Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management at Nepean Hospital, one of NSW's leading tertiary referral centres.

The department provides services across operating theatres, ICU, Emergency Department, labour ward, acute pain, cardiac catheterisation, medical imaging and endoscopy, supporting a broad and complex clinical caseload across all major surgical subspecialties (excluding cardiac, transplant and specialised paediatrics), as well as an extensive non-theatre workload including acute and chronic pain, interventional procedures, medical imaging and perioperative care.

Consultants benefit from a well-supported and sustainable on-call structure, with two registrars (and often a fellow) providing first-line cover and 2 registrars always on site. This model significantly reduces after-hours workload and allows consultants to focus on higher-level clinical decision-making.

This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative and well-supported department that values clinical excellence, innovation, teaching and research. Nepean Hospital has established a strong reputation in advanced surgical care, including robotic-assisted surgery, and maintains close affiliations with the University of Sydney.

The department has active subspecialty interest groups in airway, obstetric and regional anaesthesia, and is developing a leading perioperative echocardiography program, including Australia's only anaesthetic-based echocardiography fellowship. Clinicians are encouraged to pursue subspecialty interests while contributing to education, supervision, quality improvement and research activities.

The department has a strong reputation for its training and education, with excellent ANZCA exam outcomes and a structured teaching program including simulation, regional anaesthesia and exam-focused tutorials.

Nepean is actively seeking internationally accredited anaesthetists and offers comprehensive visa sponsorship, relocation and onboarding support to facilitate a smooth transition to Australia. This appointment offers the opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing health district while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

We are seeking committed and motivated specialists who are interested in joining a supportive, vibrant Anaesthetics departmeint that offers exceptional opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas.

What makes this role different

Large, highly collegiate department with 110+ consultants
Sustainable on-call model (approximately 1 day per month)
Registrar-led first-call system reducing overnight workload
Broad and varied scope of practice across theatre and non-theatre settings
Unique opportunities in perioperative echocardiography and subspecialty practice
Strong culture of teaching, mentorship and professional development

About You
You are an experienced and patient-centred Anaesthetist with a commitment to delivering high-quality clinical care within a multidisciplinary team. You have sound clinical judgement, a collaborative approach and ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, trainees and other healthcare professionals.

You will bring:

Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA), or equivalent specialist qualifications recognised for specialist registration in Australia (e.g. FRCA/FCAI)
Eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality anaesthetic services within a complex acute healthcare environment
A commitment to teaching, supervision and mentoring of junior medical staff
An interest in quality improvement, clinical governance and evidence-based practice
The ability to contribute positively to a collegiate and supportive team culture
An interest in research, education and ongoing professional development.

You are seeking an opportunity to combine clinical excellence with professional growth, within a department that supports innovation, collaboration and long-term career development.

How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Sarah Curran at The Orchard Talent Group at NBMLHD@orchardtalent.com.au. To apply, please submit your current CV and a statement of suitability via the link.

The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.