Provide clinical leadership and expertise at a high practice level for the provision and coordination of evidence based consumer-centred care in accordance with organisational goals and contribute to the development of a continuum of comprehensive care responsive to the diverse mental health needs of consumers and their families within the Gold Coast community.

Job details

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

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker – Senior (Eating Disorder Specialist Service) 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, responsive, and recovery-oriented mental health care in a variety of hospital and community settings
• Contribute to the development of clinical practice procedure and protocols
• Supervise, continuously develop, and support staff and students
• Lead quality activities and/or research to improve clinical practice and multidisciplinary services

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 Adult Eating Disorder Specialist Service provides consultation and liaison, care coordination and undertakes assessment and specialist targeted interventions for consumers, and their families, with eating disorders or experiencing the onset of an eating disorder and associated mental health needs. This service provides a recovery-oriented approach that is person-centred, strengths based, collaborative and empowering.

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, 18 September 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: GC656935

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
  
  GC656935 - RD - HP4 (PDF, 537KB)
  Role Description
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit
  
  GC656935 - RD - NG7 (PDF, 497KB)
  Role Description