Provide high level evidence based psychology clinical services to inpatients and outpatients across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist - Senior 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

• Deliver high level psychology clinical services including assessment, formulation and treatment
• Independently exercise  clinical  judgement in decision making and clinical management, handling an increasingly complex and varied caseload
• Undertake clinical governance activities related to psychology within the multidisciplinary team
• Provide clinical practice professional supervision to less experienced psychologists to ensure the maintenance of professional clinical standards

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Psychology (or equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution
• AHPRA Registration
• 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
• Driver Licence
• 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 (60.8 hrs p.f.).
• Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

About Us

The Psychology Service is located within Allied Health Services and provides both inpatient and outpatient services to patients presenting to hospital with physical health and comorbid psychological conditions. The Psychology teamwork within a multidisciplinary framework, providing holistic, person-centred care across the patient's hospital and discharge journey.

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: GC662776

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, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GC662776 - RD (PDF, 638KB)
  Role Description