General Paediatrician Northern NSW Coast | Exceptional Lifestyle | Fast-Track Australian Specialist Pathway for UK Paediatricians
Escape the NHS Treadmill and Build the Lifestyle You've Been Working For.
If you're a UK Consultant Paediatrician or senior trainee approaching CCT, this is an outstanding opportunity to combine a rewarding consultant career with an enviable Australian coastal lifestyle.
Based at Grafton Base Hospital in Northern New South Wales, this role offers the chance to practise broad General Paediatrics in a supportive regional referral network while enjoying beautiful beaches, a warm climate, affordable housing, and a genuine work-life balance.
With salaries reaching overAUD $376,000 plus superannuation, relocation support, and streamlined specialist registration pathways for UK-trained doctors, this is one of the most attractive Paediatric opportunities currently available in Australia.
Why This Role Appeals to UK Paediatricians
Expedited Pathway to Australia.
Doctors holding a UK CCT in Paediatrics may be eligible for the streamlined specialist recognition pathway through Australia, significantly reducing the time and complexity traditionally associated with international relocation.
Senior trainees due to achieve CCT/Fellowship during the clinical year are also encouraged to apply.
Consultant-Level Practice
This is a genuine Consultant role where you will:
Lead patient management decisions
Practise broad General Paediatrics
Run outpatient clinics
Manage inpatient admissions
Provide neonatal and paediatric consultation services
Participate in Hospital in the Home programs




Supervise and teach junior doctors and trainees
Contribute to service development and quality improvement
You'll enjoy significant clinical autonomy while remaining supported by a cooperative multidisciplinary team and regional referral network.
Lifestyle That UK Doctors Dream About
Imagine finishing work and being:
30 minutes from uncrowded beaches
Living in a subtropical climate with mild winters and sunshine most of the year
Enjoying kayaking, fishing, surfing, boating, hiking, and national parks
Purchasing a family home for a fraction of major UK city prices
Commuting in minutes rather than hours
Raising children in a safe, family-friendly community with excellent schools
Exploring the nearby Northern Rivers region, Byron Bay, Yamba, and the Gold Coast
The Clarence Valley offers a relaxed Australian lifestyle without sacrificing access to modern healthcare, education, or infrastructure.
About the Hospital
Grafton Base Hospital is part of the Northern NSW Local Health District and serves as the major referral hospital for the Clarence Valley region.
The hospital:
Treats more than 13,000 inpatients annually
Provides a broad range of specialist services
Works closely with tertiary centres in Brisbane and Northern NSW




Supports growing paediatric services across the region
Maintains strong links with metropolitan referral hospitals
This allows Consultants to practise interesting and varied medicine while remaining connected to larger specialist networks.
What You Can Expect
Remuneration
AUD $278,355 - $376,068 per annum
Additional superannuation
Salary packaging benefits
Novated leasing options
Relocation assistance
Potential Senior Specialist remuneration for suitably experienced applicants
Benefits
Permanent full-time or part-time options
Excellent work-life balance
Relocation support
Strong professional development opportunities
Supportive consultant group
Teaching and supervision opportunities
Modern regional health service
Family-friendly location
Access to NSW Government relocation programs
Who Should Apply?
UK Consultant Paediatricians holding CCT
Senior UK trainees approaching CCT
Australian and Recent Zealand trained Paediatricians
International specialists eligible for specialist registration through AHPRA
Doctors seeking a long-term lifestyle move to Australia
Make the Move.
This is more than a Consultant position—it is an opportunity to build an exceptional career while enjoying the lifestyle that attracts doctors from around the world to Australia.
If you've been considering a move from the UK to Australia, few opportunities offer the combination of specialist practice, coastal lifestyle, family appeal, and professional support available in Northern NSW.
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