Gold Coast Health is looking for a Psychiatrist to join the Older Persons Mental Health service. For further information on our health service, please watch our corporate video:

Job details

An opportunity has become available for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Psychiatrist - Older Persons Mental Health) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10,000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

About the role

Provide clinical specialist Psychiatry support to the Older Persons Mental Health service, making a substantial contribution to the development of a culture of medical education and safe, effective patient centered clinical practice. 

Requirements for the role

• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be 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.
• MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia plus FRANZCP or equivalent acceptable to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and registrable as a Psychiatry specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Internationally trained candidates may require an acceptable Comparability Assessment undertaken by the appropriate Australian Specialist Medical College as part of the application process.
• Relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• Strong clinical and teaching experience in Older Persons Psychiatry.
• Certificate of Advanced Training in Psychiatry of Old Age by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or the ability to obtain within 6 months of commencement.
• Experience in service development and its evaluation is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in collaborating with the age care sector, including geriatric medicine is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in assessment, diagnosis, and management of neurocognitive disorders, especially concurrent with severe mental illness is desirable.
• The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours and on-call roster for Mental Health and Specialist Services.

Salary information

• Permanent full time | Permanent part time
• Estimated total remuneration up to $447,016 p.a., comprising:
  • Senior Staff Specialist: Base salary from $251,527 - $266,677 p.a or Base hourly rate from $120.51 - $127.77 p.h
  • Staff Specialist: Base salary from $210,332 - $244,313 p.a or Base hourly rate from $120.51 - $127.77 p.h
• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Motor vehicle allowance
• Professional development allowance
• Granted private practice rights

Other benefits

• Overtime and on-call allowances
• Professional indemnity cover
• Professional development leave
• Annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

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

Please click the Apply button to review the Role Description and submit your application utilising the Medical CV template provided by Wednesday, 6 August 2025.

Job Ad reference: GC647511

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• GC647511 - RD (PDF, 549KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Curriculum Vitae - Standard Format for Medical Practitioner (Word, 164KB)
  Information Package for Applicants