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Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker (Forensic Community Team)
Southport
Provide clinical mental health services to consumers and their families with complex emotional and behavioural mental health needs.
Job details
Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
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Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
Classification | HP3 |
Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
Job ad reference | QLD/GC665584HP |
Closing date | 29-Oct-2025 |
Job duration | 6 months |
Contact person | Trudy Smith |
Contact details | (07) 5687 9441 Access the National Relay Service |
Please note this position may also be filled by a Clinical Nurse as per the Role Description.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for several an Occupational Therapist/Psychologist or Social Worker (Forensic Community Team) 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 clinical services aimed at maintaining optimal level of consumer functioning
- Provide delivery of care in a variety of hospital and community settings including at external venues, consumers homes
- Apply professional knowledge and skills in clinical decision making under the practice supervision or professional guidance of a more senior clinician
- Contribute to the clinical education of students and other less experienced staff in consultation with the support of senior clinical staff
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)
- Working with Children's check (for 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
- Temporary full time and Temporary part time (one full time position and one part time position, up to 6 months with possibility of extension, 38 hrs p.f)
- Base salary ranging from $4 138.10 - $4 431.10 per fortnight, $54.44 – $58.30 per hour
About Us
The Forensic Community Team provide safe and effective management of consumers subject to Forensic provisions in compliance with the Mental Health Act 2016. The team works to enhance the overall knowledge, skill and capability of the service to understand this specialist area and compliance with legislative requirements.
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 Wednesday, 29 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: GC665584HP
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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GC665584 - RD HP (PDF, 381KB)
Role Description
Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
Information Package for Applicants
GC665584 - RD NG (PDF, 499KB)
Role Description
Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
Application Kit