QARTS pronounced ‘quartz’ oversees the 4 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) accredited rotations in Queensland.
QARTS administers the selection and placement of anaesthesia training registrars in our hospitals. It works in conjunction with us and the Directors of Anaesthesia (DoA) Group from the hospitals.
The QARTS coordination committee includes:
- the QARTS Rotational Coordinator
- Queensland ANZCA Rotational Supervisors (ROTs)
- QARTS Interview Coordinators
- an ANZCA Queensland Regional Committee Representative
- a DoA Group Representative
- the ANZCA Queensland Education Officer.
- a Queensland Health representative.
The committee only deals with accredited training positions during introductory, basic and advanced training.
Eligibility
To apply you must:
- be a citizen of Australia or New Zealand or a permanent resident of Australia
- be registered to practice with the Medical Board of Australia with general registration without restrictions or undertakings which would prevent you performing the duties of an anaesthetic registrar
- hold registration with or be able to apply to ANZCA
- be free of chemical dependence and other health related conditions that will prevent you from performing the duties of an anaesthetic registrar.
Applying
You can apply for a position with QARTS when you apply for the RMO campaign. Applications for the campaign are open Monday 5 June to Monday 3 July 2023. Due to time constraints of the selection process, we cannot accept late applications.
QARTS cannot guarantee you will complete the clinical volume of practice within the minimum 4 years.
What documents you need
For QARTS to consider you for a position, you must review, complete and submit the following documents.
New applicants
You need to provide a signed copy of the QARTS applicant declaration [PDF 200.85 KB]. You must sign this by hand, we won’t accept digital signatures.
You also need to provide 2 references to QARTS from supervising senior medical officers using the QARTS new applicant referee report [PDF 167.56 KB]. These are in addition to the reports your referees need to provide us.
New applicants who are current ANZCA trainees
You need to provide a signed copy of the QARTS applicant declaration [PDF 200.85 KB]. You must sign this by hand, we won’t accept digital signatures.
You also need to provide 2 references to QARTS from supervising senior medical officers using the QARTS new applicant referee report [PDF 167.56 KB]. These are in addition to the reports your referees need to provide us through the RMO campaign.
In addition, if you’re a current ANZCA trainee, you’ll need to provide a PDF copy of your Trainee Summary Report. Read the TPS information sheet [PDF 213.39 KB] to find out more about this.
QARTS is not able to appoint new applicants to positions where they are potentially in extended training. Therefore we will not consider new applications if you are either:
- a current ANZCA Basic Trainee who hasn’t completed the Primary Examination and have completed more than 26 weeks of basic training at the time of application
- a current ANZCA Advanced Trainee who has completed more than 52-weeks of advanced training.
Current or continuing applicants
You need to provide a PDF copy of the Trainee Summary Report. Read the TPS information sheet [PDF 213.39 KB] to find out more about this.
You also need to provide a personally signed copy of the QARTS applicant declaration [PDF 200.85 KB]. You must sign this by hand, we won’t accept digital signatures.
In addition, you’ll need to provide 2 references. These include one from your current Supervisor of Training (SOT) and another from your Department Director or Deputy Director. They’ll need to use the QARTS current/continuing registrar referee report [PDF 171.62 KB]. These are in addition to the referee reports you need to provide us through the RMO campaign.
How to apply
If you’re a Specialist International Medical Graduate and hold a 'Report 1,' don’t apply to QARTS. Instead, contact the hospital department Directors or SOTs directly.
Before you apply, make sure you read the QARTS pathway application information [PDF 289.87 KB]. It outlines information about selection criteria, other requirements and selection and appointments.
Once you’ve done this, you can apply for QARTS through the RMO campaign by selecting ‘Yes’ to the QARTS pathway question and completing the questions.
When you apply, you’ll need to preference rotations that you’d like to do. Only preference rotations you’re willing to undertake. The QARTS preference guide [PDF 390.45 KB] can help you do this. You can also find out how to apply for the RMO campaign .
Participating facilities
| Rotation | Type | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Central | Core | Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, The Prince Charles Hospital |
| Metropolitan | Redcliffe, Caboolture, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Ipswich and Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) | |
| Regional | Hervey Bay-Maryborough and Rockhampton Hospitals | |
| Gold Coast | Core | Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service |
| Metropolitan | The Tweed and Logan Hospitals | |
| Regional | Rockhampton and Lismore Base Hospitals | |
| Northern | Core | Townsville University Hospital |
| Metropolitan | Cairns and Royal Darwin Hospitals | |
| Regional | Mackay Hospital | |
| Southern | Core | Princess Alexandra, Mater Health Services |
| Metropolitan | Logan, QEII Jubilee, Redland, STARS | |
| Regional | Bundaberg and Toowoomba Hospitals |
You can do QARTS training in core, metropolitan or regional hospitals. There are also opportunities for 4th or 5th year trainees to train with LifeFlight.
LifeFlight
LifeFlight offers accredited anaesthetic training positions for Advanced Trainees and provisional Fellows. You can apply for these positions on the LifeFlight website. If you apply for a position, please let your QARTS ROT and QARTS administration know. You can email QARTS administration at qarts@anzca.edu.au.
Key dates
You can apply for a position with QARTS when you apply for the RMO campaign. Applications for the campaign are open Monday 5 June to Monday 3 July 2023. Due to time constraints of the selection process, we cannot accept late applications.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| QARTS referee reports due | Submitted to QARTS directly by 3.00pm AEST Monday 3 July 2023 |
| Interview notification | From Monday 17 July 2023 via email - note there is a very short RSVP timeframe to accept interview offers so please check emails regularly around this time. |
| Interview dates | Monday 31 July August to Friday 4 August 2023 |
| Interview location | Virtual (via Zoom) |
| Selection meeting | Friday 18 August 2023 |
| Notification of offers | From Tuesday 22 August 2023 |
If you decline or leave a QARTS recommended placement, you must reapply as a new applicant if you want to rejoin at a later date.
In some cases, you can request leave from your ROT. You need to do this before the selection meeting on 18 August 2023. In exceptional circumstances you can request leave after this date. To request leave, use the QARTS leave request form [PDF 184.02 KB].
Forms
- QARTS Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status [PDF 144.82 KB]
- QARTS Statutory Declaration of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status [PDF 162.75 KB].
More information
To find out more about the training email the QARTS Coordinator at qarts@anzca.edu.au. You can also read more about the QARTS pathway application [PDF 289.87 KB].
You can also find out more about working in anaesthesia on the Medi-Nav website.