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Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health - Eating Disorder Program)
Robina and Southport
You will deliver evidenced based specialist Mental Health clinical services and therapeutic interventions for children and young people with severe and complex eating disorders and their families
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC694782NG |
| Closing date | 06-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Ashley Sturm |
| Contact details | (07) 5635 7188 Access the National Relay Service |
Please note: This role can also be filled by a Mental Health Clinician as per attached Role Descriptions
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health – Eating Disorders Program) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-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 assessment and intervention methods that are evidence based, family oriented, and developmentally informed
- Lead quality activities and research to improve clinical practice and multi-disciplinary services within the service unit
- Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols across the continuum of care that enhance the delivery of specialist eating disorder services to consumers
- Work collaboratively with inpatient treating teams (Paediatrics, Acute Young Adult and Wattle) by delivering consultation and liaison services
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
- Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
- 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 (53.2 hours per fortnight)
- Base salary ranging from $70.92 - $77.00 per hour
About Us
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service endeavours to enable young people and their families to be active participants in their decision making around their care, and we promote a truly collaborative partnership between health professionals, young people and their families.
The Gold Coast Youth Eating Disorder Specialist Service provides consultation and liaison and undertakes assessment and specialist targeted interventions for children and young people from birth to 25 years, and their families, with eating disorders or experiencing the onset of an eating disorder and associated mental health needs. This service provides a recovery-oriented approach that is person-centred, development appropriate, strengths based, collaborative and empowering.
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 Friday, 6 November 2026
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: GC694782NG
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
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