Provide clinical leadership and expertise at a high practice level for the provision and coordination of evidenced-based consumer-centred care in accordance with organisational goals. Be responsible for delegated operational management, workforce development and capacity building initiatives to coordinate work unit service delivery.

Job details

Please note: This role can also be filled by an Occupational Therapist/Psychologist or Social Worker as per Role Description

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurse Consultants (Mental Health - Acute Care Team) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-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 clinical services in accordance with professional code of ethics, The Queensland Mental Health Act 2016 and National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce
• Provide high level independent mental health services including high level evidence-based assessment, collaborative treatment planning and case management
• Apply independent professional judgement, based on valid and reliable evidence, and apply relevant legislation
• Contribute to the development of clinical practice procedures and protocols, for both the discipline and the multi-disciplinary team

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or be prepared to work towards a credential in Mental Health Nursing)
• A Masters or higher qualification within a relevant area is highly desirable
• 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

• Permanent full time or permanent part time (up to 76 hrs per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $136,538 - $148,242 per annum, $68.87 -$74.77 per hour

About Us

The Gold Coast Acute Community Mental Health services provide 24 hour, 7 day a week specialist mental health care service. This includes: the first point of contact for the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Mental Health Service to provide education, support, information, advice and referral. Telephone triage, crisis intervention, clinical assessment-in reach into emergency departments and community via Co-responder teams, screening admissions to public mental health inpatient services. Facilitating the most appropriate type of care for the consumer.

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 Tuesday, 6 January 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: GC671472

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

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GC671472 - RD HP4 (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC671472 - RD NG7 (PDF)
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF)