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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
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
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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

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