Employment Details
Employment Type : Temporary Various
Remuneration : -
Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : CAM27659
Why you should consider applying
We can offer you:
* Diverse career pathways
* Professional and personal development
* Help with further study and education
* Flexible and supportive work environment
* Opportunities to start or build a career, or re‑enter the workforce
* Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
* The opportunity to make a difference
Where you'll be working
The Clarence Health Service includes Grafton Base Hospital, an ASA Level 3/4 facility providing care to over 13,000 inpatients each year. We work closely with Maclean District Hospital and other hospitals in Northern NSW and tertiary hospitals in Southern Queensland to support the healthcare needs of our community. The Clarence Valley has a well‑established health care infrastructure and a strong network of community services.
The Clarence River, connecting Grafton to Maclean and the seaside towns of Iluka and Yamba, forms the lifeblood of this picturesque region. Grafton is a commercial and professional hub in Northern NSW, situated just three hours south of the Gold Coast, two hours south of Byron Bay and one hour north of Coffs Harbour. The region offers a relaxed tree‑change, a family destination or an adventure, with surf, bushwalking, rowing and plenty of foodies and gardeners.
Visit Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area.
NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace and fosters inclusiveness and diversity. We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
To apply you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia.
Requirements
A current valid NSW Working With Children Check is a requirement of this position.
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of a Trainee in Paediatrics is to provide safe and high quality care, assess and manage, under supervision, patients of the Paediatric Service. The trainee must be aware of their limitations and work in a collegiate and collaborative manner. Decision making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the trainee's skills, knowledge and experience. The medical officer will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance of and at the discretion of the appropriate Attending Medical Officer (AMO). All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. The position supports meeting the requirements for Paediatric training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
* Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role (please address these in your response)
* Adept ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise
* Adept ability to work collaboratively within multi‑disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services
* Proficient verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences
* Sound ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment
* Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management
* Commitment to participating in training and development opportunities to further develop skills and knowledge in the area of Paediatric Medicine
Additional Information
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For role related queries or questions contact James Hodges on
Applications Close: 31, January 2026
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