Provide efficient and responsive mental health care, utilising advanced level of knowledge, and skills in the area of clinical practice and mental health, in the Forensic Community Team.

Job details

Please note: This role can also be filled by a Nurse Manager as per the Role Description

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Team Leader (Forensic Community Team) 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

• Lead the integration of the key objectives from the Strategic/Operational plans
• Maintain high level interpersonal and communication skills 
• Develop a dynamic, flexible, resilient and skilled workforce 
• Lead and manage staff by fostering and committing to consumer safety and quality 
• Represent MHSS at internal and interagency forums and build collaborative partnerships

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 $144 991 - $151 289 per annum

About Us

The Forensic Community Team provide for safe and effective management of consumers subject to Forensic provisions in compliance with the Mental Health Act 2016. This team works to enhance the overall knowledge, skill and capability of the service to understand this specialist area and compliance with legislative requirements. The service work collaboratively with specialist Statewide services and have a liaison and advisory role for the wider MHSS team. 

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 Thursday, 14 August 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: GC651200

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.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit
  
  GC651200 - RD HP5 (PDF, 575KB)
  Role Description
  
  GC651200 - RD NG7 (PDF, 498KB)
  Role Description