General PaediatricianNorthern NSW Coast | Exceptional Lifestyle | Fast-Track Australian Specialist Pathway for UK PaediatriciansEscape 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 over
AUD $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 PaediatriciansExpedited 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 collaborative 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 ExpectRemuneration
- 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? We would be particularly interested in speaking with:
- UK Consultant Paediatricians holding CCT
- Senior UK trainees approaching CCT
- Australian and New 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.