Provide integrated evidence based clinical paediatric psychological assessment and treatment services to clients of the Child Development Service (CDS) in the Gold Coast Health Service District.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist (Community Paediatrics) 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

• Contribute a psychological perspective to team meetings/clinical reviews 
• Provide ethical decision making in the achievement of organisational goals.
• Monitor and act on data collection, appropriately using data for continuous improvement
• Provide routine clinical services and advice related to the psychological management of Children
• Participate in CDS Multi-Disciplinary Team assessments specific to children, and their families

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Psychology (or equivalent)
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• 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 part time (up to 12 months, 45.60 hours per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $40.35 - $58.59 per hour

About Us

The Child Development Service (CDS) is based at the Southport Health Precinct and supports the entire Gold Coast Hospital Health Service (GCHHS). The services focuses on children with developmental and behaviour problems. The CDS liaises with multiple community services and agencies, including Education Queensland, Disability Services as well as non-government providers and private practitioners.

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 July 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: GC688042

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.

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC688042 - RD (PDF)