The primary focus of this role is to lead and manage the operational delivery of service within the Early Psychosis Team and work collaboratively with the medical director.

Job details

Please note: This role can also be filled by an Occupational Therapist/Psychologist or Social Worker as per the Role Description.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Unit Manager (Mental Health - Early Psychosis and Project Air) 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 authoritative counsel in matters relating to the management and delivery of Early Psychosis and Project Air clinical services to consumers and staff within Mental Health and Integrated Care
• Provide operational supervision and clinical practice support to advanced clinicians, in a multi-disciplinary team, delivering clinical services to a range of stakeholders/consumers
• Manage the allocation of financial, human and equipment resources in line with the designated budget and performance targets for the teams within delegation and report and recommend solutions
• Provide clinical and operational leadership, direction and management to a multi-specialist multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals within an environment of continuous change

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or be prepared to work towards a credential in Mental Health Nursing)
• A Masters or higher qualification within a relevant area is highly desirable
• 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 (6 months, with the possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $5 557.50 - $5 798.90 per fortnight

About Us

Child and Youth Mental Health Service is a free, confidential and voluntary service provided by Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. Our service is available to children and young people from birth to 25 years and their families who live in the Gold Coast region. Our clinics offer multidisciplinary teams who are experienced in understanding and working with the emotional and behavioural problems facing children, young people and their families.

The Early Psychosis Gold Coast team provides tertiary mental health services for young people between the ages of 16-25 years who have experienced a first episode of psychosis or who meet the criteria for ultra high risk for developing psychosis.

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 Monday, 23 June 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: GC642038

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.

• GC642038 - RD HP5 (PDF, 603KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit
  
  GC642038 - RD NG7 (PDF, 482KB)
  Role Description