Consultant Anaesthetist | Australia | New Fast Track Pathway

Fast-Tracked Specialist Registration for Consultant Anaesthetists

The Medical Board of Australia has introduced a streamlined (expedited) pathway to specialist registration for eligible UK and Irish qualified Anaesthetists.

If you hold the right qualifications, you can now bypass lengthy and costly comparative assessments — making this an ideal time to consider a move to Australia.

Thinking About a Fresh Start in Australia?

Imagine combining a rewarding Consultant Anaesthetist role with:

✨ Coastal living and sunshine
✨ Family-friendly communities
✨ Modern, well-resourced hospitals
✨ A genuine work-life balance

Why Australia?

💰 Outstanding earning potential
Consultant Anaesthetists can earn up to AUD $650,000+ per year, depending on experience and location.

🏡 Relocation support
All hospitals provide great relocation assistance, temporary accommodation for up to 2 months, and visa sponsorship.

🌿 Work-life balance
Flexible rosters, generous annual leave, conference leave, professional development allowances — and time to actually enjoy life outside work.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family lifestyle
Safe communities, excellent schools, outdoor living, beaches, national parks — Australia is built for family life.

☀️ Space, lifestyle & opportunity
Lower population density, fresh air, outdoor culture, and the ability to design a lifestyle that suits you.

The Expedited Pathway – Who Is Eligible?

Ireland

• Fellowship of the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland (CAI)
• Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Specialist Training (CSCST)
• Awarded under a CAI curriculum from July 2012 onwards

United Kingdom

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA)
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
• Awarded under an RCoA curriculum from August 2007 onwards

If you meet the criteria, you may be eligible for a significantly simplified pathway to specialist registration in Australia.

We have successfully assisted numerous consultants from the UK and Ireland in navigating this pathway, simplifying the process for them. There’s no need to worry about submitting online applications or managing hospital administration tasks. We take care of all the registration steps for you! Plus, we understand the importance of family, so we're here to help you find the ideal schooling for your children and more.

For more information on how we can assist you and to discuss your preferences please reach out to Anna at ania@mediix.com.au