This position will provide clinical leadership and expertise at an advanced practice level for the provision and coordination of evidence-based interventions for suicide prevention in accordance with organisational goals.

Job details

Please note this position may also be filled by a Clinical Nurse Consultant as per the attached Role Description.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist / Psychologist or Social Worker – Senior (Suicide Prevention Program) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Provide efficient and responsive mental health assessment and management at a high level, within the Acute Care Team
• Provide suicide-preventative specific evidence based interventions and recommendations for future prevention program and research
• Demonstrate expert clinical knowledge and application of advanced clinical problem solving skills in the management and care in the area of suicide prevention
• Provide, support, monitor and evaluate holistic, comprehensive care and ensure continuity of support to patient care

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work 
• AHPRA Registration (Occupational Therapist and Psychologist only)
• Eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (Social Worker only)
• Driver Licence
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $132 562 - $143 924 per annum

About Us

The Acute Care Team (ACT) is a specialised mental health service that seeks to deliver care and support that respects the individual's rights, preserves their dignity, and promotes recovery and inclusion. The Acute Care Team is a mobile assertive outreach crisis response team that offers a range of short-term options tailored to meet individual needs in the community which may also include acute care in the immediate post discharge phase of an inpatient admission.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC630224

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GC630224 - RD - HP4 (PDF, 572KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GC630224 - RD - NG7 (PDF, 488KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit