Psychologist - Senior (Acute)

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist – Senior 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 standards
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, multi-disciplinary staff, service providers and non-government organisations
• Deliver high level specialised clinical advice and reports and work collaboratively with team members
• Contribute to the development of clinical practice procedures and protocols

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A tertiary degree in Psychology
• AHPRA Registration
• A post graduate degree, e.g., Masters of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Board Approved Supervisor status, are highly desirable
• Developed knowledge and experience working as a senior psychologist in acute mental health
• 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 Part-time (60.8 hrs p.f.)
• Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

About Us

Mental Health and Specialist Services comprises acute mental health care units located at Gold Coast University Hospital and Robina Hospital campus. Mental Health teams provide world class, compassionate, person centred mental healthcare that fosters recovery of consumers, families and carers for those consumers with complex mental health and addiction issues.

You will play a pivotal role in leading clinical excellence, mentoring staff, and shaping service delivery as part of the senior leadership team. With your strong clinical skills, expertise in therapy, and extensive experience in complex mental health case formulation and care, you will provide strong clinical leadership supporting both consumers and colleagues. As a leader in the clinical space, you will drive best-practice interventions, ensuring consumers receive high-quality psychological care to support their recovery and transition from hospital to the community. Your role will be flexible moving across clinical areas.  

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 Thursday, 19 February 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: GC674764

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