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Psychologist - Senior (Identified - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Community Child Health)
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Deliver high level, culturally appropriate, evidence-based psychology clinical services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women accessing the Waijungbah Jarjums model of care.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC690083 |
| Closing date | 07-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Susan Pagel |
| Contact details | 0458 033 508 Access the National Relay Service |
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist – Senior (Identified - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Community Child Health) 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
- Independently exercise clinical judgement in decision making and clinical management
- Undertake clinical governance activities and contribute to formal clinical research activities
- Provide clinical practice professional supervision to less experienced psychologists
- Participate in required data monitoring and collection, and use this and other relevant information technology systems
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Tertiary degree in tertiary degree in Psychology (or equivalent)
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
- 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 full time
- Base salary ranging from $128,169 - $137,918 per annum
About Us
Waijungbah Jarjums is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander model of care co-designed and developed alongside the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. The model is founded on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander definition of health as holistic and provides care to families from conception to the first 2000 days (5 years). The service is provided for the First Nations community by First Nations Midwives, Child Health Nurses, Advanced Heath Workers, Administrative Officers, and Allied Health.
This position reports operationally to the Identified Midwife/Nurse Unit Manager of the Waijungbah Jarjums Service and professionally to the Director of Psychology.
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 Monday, 7 September 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: GC690083
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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