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Psychologist - Senior (Headspace In-Reach Better Care Together)
Southport and Coomera
This role provides high level mental health psychology services, undertaking work of a complex and varied nature within headspace, young adult and Child and Youth Mental Health Services across Southport and Coomera
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC696750 |
| Closing date | 25-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 Months |
| Contact person | Jess Soma |
| Contact details | (07) 5635 7188 Access the National Relay Service |
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist - Senior (Headspace In-Reach Better Care Together) 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
- Manage a highly complex caseload
- Demonstrate high levels of initiative and responsibility in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities
- Provide high level leadership and mentoring, including clinical practice supervision to less experienced mental health clinicians
- Contribute to the clinical placements of specific students
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- A tertiary degree in Psychology (or equivalent)
- 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
- Temporary full time (up to twelve months)
- Base salary ranging from $132,689 - $142,315 per fortnight
About Us
Mental Health and Specialty Services provide integrated hospital and community specialised mental health assessment and treatment services across the age-spectrum. Our services aim to be consumer focused and recovery oriented.
Under the Bilateral Schedule on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Queensland, Queensland Health and headspace will work collaboratively to improve access to multidisciplinary treatment and care for adolescents and young people aged 12-25 years, whilst supporting integration with existing primary, secondary and tertiary services in Queensland. This includes improved integration between headspace and Queensland Health, on site specialised care and treatment and streamlining transition of care between headspace and Queensland's state-funded Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug services.
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, 25 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: GC696750
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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