The primary focus of this role is to provide high level clinical neuropsychological services to adult consumers and their families/carers with complex mental health problems.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Neuropsychologist - Senior (Mental Health - Adult Inpatients) 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 neuropsychology services including neuropsychological assessment, diagnostic formulation, treatment planning and interventions to consumers with complex mental health presentations
• Display strong skills in patient advocacy and advanced knowledge and skills in assessment of patient decision making capacity
• Utilise high level clinical skills in the selection of appropriate psychometric tests and preparation of psychological reports and treatment recommendations
• Apply high level knowledge and psychological skills to conduct evidence based psychological assessment and treatment interventions for adult consumers

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A tertiary degree in Psychology
• 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

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary part time (60.8 hrs p.f)
• Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

About Us

The Mental Health Inpatient Units provide specialist acute and medium to long-term inpatient mental health services for consumers across a continuum of care at both the Gold Coast University Hospital and Robina Hospital.  

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 Monday, 9 June 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: GC638156

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
  
  GC638156 - RD (PDF, 574KB)
  Role Description