Top 10 Reasons for Health Professionals
to Work on the Coffs Coast
1. Professional career opportunities
Just because you want the lifestyle benefits of moving to the Coffs Coast doesn’t mean you have to put your career development on hold. There’s abundant opportunity to advance your career and practice your specialty whether it be in acute care, public health, mental health, home care, allied health or palliative care. Take a look at the information under health service areas and you'll realise there will be plenty of chances to find your dream job on the Coffs Coast and further your career or specialise in the area of your choice.
2. Ongoing education and training
You'll enjoy a range of flexible education packages, including undergraduate, postgraduate, research and specific professional development options across a range of clinical sciences and allied health. This is all possible right here in Coffs Harbour through the combination of:
- the University of NSW Rural Clinical School,
- the Coffs Harbour Education Campus, which includes:
- Southern Cross University and
- North Coast TAFE
- and the Mid North Coast Division of General Practice.
3. Growing health facilities
Since the relocation and upgrade of the Coffs Harbour Base Hospital in 2001 to the tune of $81m, Coffs Coast has continued to expand and develop its health facilities.
Recent developments in the medical and healthcare sector include:
- Redevelopment of the existing theatre complex at Baringa Private Hospital to provide three operating theatres initially, with a shell for a fourth theatre, a large CSSD and first stage recovery.
- The new 20-bed non-acute Rehabilitation Mental Health Unit located on the Coffs Harbour Health Campus next to the existing 30-bed acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit.
- Expansion of the Nursing Training Laboratories of Coffs Harbour Education Campus.
- New aged care facilities such as the 123 beds with a range of High Care, Low Care & Dementia services at Boambee Gardens.
4. Ideal climate
Coffs Coast enjoys near-perfect weather year round. With our subtropical climate, it's generally mild and pleasant - without the extremes some of Australia's other regions get. The average day-time temperature ranges from around 19 degrees in winter to around 27 degrees in summer. Read more on the BoM website about Coffs Harbour's climate.
5. Easy to get here
You'll be pleased to know Coffs Harbour enjoys high frequency air access from all Australian capitals. We're serviced by Qantas, Virgin Blue and Brindabella Airlines. There are up to 7 direct flights to Coffs Coast from Sydney every day, as well as direct flights from Melbourne, Brisbane and Port Macquarie. Enjoy great connections from most other places. Flight time from Sydney is just over 1 hour.
6. Easy to get around
All work facilities and residential options are located just a short drive (no traffic jams!) from the airport, the city, beaches and national parks. In fact, from the Coffs Harbour Regional Airport on Hogbin Drive, a taxi or rental car - or your own car if you live here - will take you to the CBD, the heart of Coffs Harbour, literally within 5 minutes. The Coffs Harbour Health Campus is also just a 5-minute drive from the airport and from the CBD. Refer to our map & transport page to see just how close everything is.
7. Diverse accommodation options
When it comes to housing, anything from golden beachfront to tranquil hinterland and convenient city locations are available, all at reasonable prices compared to our ‘big city’ counterparts. From short to long term rentals, furnished or unfurnished, or take advantage of affordable housing prices and buy your own home on the beautiful Coffs Coast.
8. Adventure activities
Because Coffs Coast offers so many activities and attractions, some of which can't be found anywhere else, there are endless options for unique and memorable experiences for you and your family. And from the mountains to the sea, everything is close together and you won't have to travel far to experience the great diversity of the Coffs Coast.
From lush World Heritage-listed subtropical rainforests to the temperate waters of the Solitary Islands Marine Park, there are plenty of outdoor activities such as bushwalking, four-wheel driving, scuba diving, surf rafting, whale watching, fishing, swimming, surfing and beach activities.
You can also try go-karting or extreme skirmish or you can relax with a stroll along a foreshore or coastal boardwalk, play a round of golf, cycle or explore our driving trails.
For more information about Coffs Coast's attractions, refer to our Events & Leisure page, visit the official Coffs Coast visitor information website or see these ideas for things to do in Coffs Harbour.
9. Thriving Arts & Culture
Throughout the year you can experience a diverse range of festivals and events on the Coffs Coast. Food lovers and music enthusiasts are especially well catered for, with annual events such as the Sawtell Chilli Festival, Woolgoolga Curryfest, Bellingen Jazz & Blues Festival, Coffs Harbour International Buskers & Comedy Festival, Coffs Harbour Food and Wine Festival, Bellingen Global Festival. Here's an overview of Coffs Coast's main annual festivals.
Coffs Harbour's Jetty Memorial Theatre brings you fabulous season programs that just get bigger and better each year, with performances that make you laugh, cry and dance in the aisles.
Coffs Harbour also has its own open air cinema season each January which allows movie goers to enjoy the balmy summer nights the Coffs Coast is renowned for.
Or you can simply relax by browsing the local art galleries and hinterland markets, do a spot of shopping, or enjoy a coffee or meal at a cosmopolitan-style café.
10. We're winners!
The accolade "World's Most Liveable City" says it all. We don't like to brag, but if you're the type that's impressed by awards, you'll be glad to know that Coffs Coast regularly wins regional, state-wide and national tourism, restaurant, catering and business awards. We rank among the best of the best. Come and experience our award-winning attractions, cafés and restaurants, golf courses, resorts and events!