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Psychologist or Neuropsychologist - Senior (High Complexity Cognitive Care)
Robina and Southport
New Role | New Service | Make a Lasting Impact
Step into a career-defining opportunity as a Senior Neuropsychologist or Psychologist or Neuropsychologist in a newly established service designed to support adults with disabilities in a hospital setting. This is more than a clinical role—it's a chance to shape the future of integrated care.
If you're passionate about making healthcare more inclusive, and you're ready to take on a senior role where your voice matters, this is your moment.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC659193 |
| Closing date | 07-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Alana Schuurs |
| Contact details | 0427 202 960 Access the National Relay Service |
About the High Complexity Cognitive Care Service
Is an interprofessional team comprising physicians, psychiatrists, allied health and nursing led by the medical consultant under the joint governance of the Departments of General Medicine and Mental Health and Specialist Services.
About Your New Role
This newly established position offers a unique opportunity to shape a pioneering service supporting adults with disabilities in a hospital setting. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver expert psychological care, while also educating staff to enhance disability-inclusive practices. The role includes leading quality improvement initiatives and contributing to service development. Well-supported and professionally rewarding, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. This includes:
- Applying specialised knowledge of cognitive, developmental, neurological, psychiatric and sensory disabilities
- Applying independent clinical judgement to complex decision making with limited supervision
- Consulting, developing and implementing psychology or neuropsychology clinical practices, procedures and protocols
- Providing support to service planning and implementation of evidence-based reviews and service evaluation activities
Qualifications and Experience
- A tertiary degree in Psychology (or equivalent)
- Postgraduate qualification is mandatory for the Neuropsychologist role
- AHPRA Registration
- 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 of working with Gold Coast Health
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super + Salary Packaging
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent part time (38 hrs p.f.)
- Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour
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 Tuesday, 7 October 2025
Join us and be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in healthcare. Make the move to the Gold Coast and enjoy a fulfilling career in a stunning location!
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: GC659193
For further in-depth requirements please refer to the attached Role Description.
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.
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Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
Information Package for Applicants
GC659193 - RD (PDF, 640KB)
Role Description
