The primary focus of this role is to provide high level clinical leadership and operational management for the Child and Youth Mental Health Services. Based in Southport and Robina.

Job details

 This role can be filled by a Nursing Director as per the role description.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Service Director (Child and Youth Mental Health Services) 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 strategic direction for Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) by implementing strategies and providing expert advice and supervision which ensures service delivery is aligned to business goals
• Work collaboratively with the Clinical Directors and Divisional Executive to ensure the delivery of quality CYMHS
• Provide authoritative counsel to the Mental Health and Specialist Services (MHSS) Governance Committee regarding each of the program areas and the taking of responsibility for aligning the strategic direction of the Committee with the programme areas
• Clinically lead and operationally manage a number of large multidisciplinary teams 

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)
• Blue card / Working with children check (GCH will cover cost) (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

• Temporary full time (12 months, with the possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $161 540 - $174 378 per annum

About Us

Child and Youth Mental Health Services supports mental health care for young people aged between 0-25years.  The service line has a diverse portfolio that supports care across the identified age range and across primary and tertiary levels of the health care system. 

With expanding services for children, adolescents and young adults (0-25yrs), numerous capital projects and a terrific partnership with GC PHN and NGO providers this is a fabulous opportunity to build on our recent successes and continue to shape our Child and Youth Mental Health Services.  If you have a vision for CYMHS, are committed to delivering care that makes a difference to young people and can demonstrate a commitment to partnership working we would love to hear from you. You would be joining a dynamic MHSS leadership team with shared values and a commitment to delivering high quality care.

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 Wednesday, 7 May 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: GC633200

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.

• GC633200 - RD HP6 (PDF, 574KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit
  
  GC633200 - RD NG11 (PDF, 497KB)
  Role Description