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Anaesthetic Technician Educator - Cairns
Cairns
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Inspire excellence in anaesthetic care and education across Far North Queensland. As the Anaesthetic Technician Educator, you will combine clinical expertise with a passion for teaching, leading the development and delivery of education programs that build workforce capability and support safe, high-quality patient care. Based at Cairns Hospital, you will play a key role within a busy tertiary referral service, supporting professional growth across one of the region¿s largest perioperative departments.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH695573 |
| Closing date | 23-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Jennifer Fuller |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6919 Access the National Relay Service |
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT |
About us:
Join a dynamic and highly skilled team within the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at Cairns Hospital, the primary referral centre for Far North Queensland. As the Anaesthetic Technician Educator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and developing the anaesthetic workforce through the delivery of education, training and clinical support across a diverse and rapidly evolving perioperative environment.
Working alongside a collaborative team of Anaesthetic Technicians, Anaesthetic Nurses and Anaesthetists, you will help shape the future of this unique specialty by mentoring staff, supporting students and fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation and evidence-based practice. This role offers rewarding opportunities to contribute to service improvement, workforce development and leadership while providing expert anaesthetic support across metropolitan, regional, rural and remote settings, including outreach to communities throughout Cape York and the Torres Strait. If you are passionate about education, professional growth and making a meaningful impact across the healthcare continuum, this is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career.
About you:
In your new role you will…
- Facilitate/ coordinate, clinical anaesthetic education for Anaesthetic staff as directed – inclusive of undergraduates, perioperative graduates, Anaesthetic Technicians (HPs), Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Stakeholders in CHHHS and Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical education and professional development programs for undergraduate and post - graduate Anaesthetic Technicians (HPs).
- Co-ordinate and deliver orientation with clinical supervision and mentoring, ensuring education and specialty training is delivered to a high standard, supported with evidence based best practice.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
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