Overview
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Employment Details
* Employment Type: Permanent Part or Full Time
* Position Classification: Staff Specialist
* Remuneration: 278,355 to 376,068 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience
* Hours Per Week: Up to 40 hrs per week
* Requisition ID: REQ651782
* Remuneration as Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval
About the Role
Grafton Base Hospital is seeking qualified Specialists in General Paediatrics to provide contemporary comprehensive specialist General Paediatric services for optimal patient outcomes at the Network Hospitals including inpatient services, outpatient clinics, Hospital in the Home and consultancy where applicable. The successful applicant will also provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys. We encourage you to join us if you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life.
Where you'll be working
The Clarence Health Service includes Grafton Base Hospital. It is a level 3/4 facility providing care to over 13,000 inpatients each year, working closely with Maclean District Hospital and other hospitals in Northern NSW and tertiary hospitals in Southern Queensland to support community healthcare needs. The Clarence Valley offers a range of lifestyle opportunities, and more information is available at the Northern NSW Local Health District site.
Living and Relocation
The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local resources to help you settle in quickly. Learn /welcomexperience. Relocating to the region information is available there.
Benefits
* Salary packaging and novated leasing to increase take-home pay
* Fitness discounts for health and wellbeing
* Professional and personal development opportunities
* Collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
* Career growth opportunities and re-entry options
Qualifications and Requirements
* Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist General Paediatrician, and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways
* Recent clinical experience in General Paediatrics and Neonatal Medicine at the appropriate service level
* Experience in Child and Adolescent medicine and care for children with complex needs
* Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership
* Effective clinical communication using information technology and strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
* Commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement
* Valid unrestricted NSW/Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel, on-call availability, and on-site response within a reasonable timeframe
Application and Contact
For role-related queries contact Dr James Hodges, Head of Paediatrics, at Email:. Applications close: 15 June 2026.
Additional Information
NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge. NSW Indigenous recruitment support is available; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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