Psychologist - Senior (Geriatric Evaluation and Management and Acute Cognitive Unit)

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist - Senior (Geriatric Evaluation and Management and Acute Cognitive Unit) 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 psychological assessment, diagnosis, formulation and intervention
• Provide profession specific advice regarding management of patients and service delivery
• Use and model high level problem solving and critical thinking to resolve complex problems
• Actively participate in required data monitoring and collection

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• 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

• Permanent part time (60.80 hrs p.f.)
• Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

About Us

The Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) unit provides patient-centred, evidence based multidisciplinary assessment and management for older persons living with comorbidities and/or complex needs. The Acute Cognitive Unit (ACU) provides a safe, suitable and secure clinical environment to reduce severity of behavioural and psychological symptoms in patients with cognitive impairment, dementia and/or delirium. The ACU adjoins the GEM unit to ensure safe and efficient transfer of patients once the acute phase of their behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia has stabilised.

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, 30 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: GC673128

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.