Provide high level, evidence based clinical psychology services within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework to adult consumers and their families/carers with complex mental health problems and alcohol and other drugs through the application of evidence based treatment that is informed by clinical supervision and education.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist - Senior (Waratah Inpatient Unit) 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 high level clinical psychology services including psychological assessment and treatment
• Utilise clinical judgement with minimum supervision such as the selection of appropriate psychometric tests and preparation of psychological reports
• Maintain own professional development by participating in seminars, further training and professional interaction with other Psychologists
• Provide clinical supervision to psychologists on placement from post-graduate clinical training programmes and other provisionally registered Psychologists as required

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A tertiary degree in Psychology
• AHPRA Registration
• Drivers license
• 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 part time
• Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

About Us (Copy from RSI or About the Service and include the suburb)

Waratah Unit is a 16 bed inpatient ward that provides specialised mental health care. It offers two pathways of care available for mental health consumers. The Short Stay Pathway for adult consumers presenting in mental health crisis that is likely to resolve within 72hrs with intense support; and the Extended Care Pathway for consumers requiring an extended period of time and more exploration of treatment modalities and supports to resolve. The core principles embedded in all aspects of this model of service includes trauma informed care, zero suicide, reduction in seclusion and restraint, Integrated Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Service interventions.

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, 16 October 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: GC661254 

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.

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Documents

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

• GC661254 - RD (PDF, 570KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants