Neuropsychologist - Advanced (Older Persons Mental Health Community)
Provide professional and clinical leadership, advanced level consultation and evidence based neuropsychological services within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework to adult inpatients and outpatients with complex mental health presentations including people with cognitive impairment, neurodegenerative disorders, and those presenting with complex behaviours.
About this role
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Neuropsychologist - Advanced (Older Persons Mental Health Community) 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
- Provide advanced level, specialised clinical neuropsychological services of a highly complex and varied nature
- Management of Outpatient Clinic specialising in neuropsychological and psychological assessment, case consultation
- Provide high level advice to a range of health professionals, supervisors, managers and stakeholders
- Provide advanced training and supervision to psychologists, neuropsychology registrars and higher education students
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- A tertiary degree in Psychology
- AHPRA Registration
- 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 (30.4 hours per fortnight)
- Base salary ranging from $73.12- $76.30 per hour
About Us
The Older Persons Mental Health Community Team service provides specialised, community-based multi-disciplinary services, including mental health assessment and treatment, for adults over the age of 65 years (>55 yr. for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Persons) who have a severe and complex mental illness, which is complicated by problems or conditions more common with advancing age.
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, 16 March 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: GC676206
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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Job details
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Position status Permanent |
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Position type Part-time |
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Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
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Classification HP5 |
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Workplace Location Gold Coast |
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Job ad reference QLD/GC676206 |
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Closing date 16-Mar-2026 |
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Contact person
Kyle Douglas |
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Contact details
(07) 5635 7000
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Attachments
Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
Information Package for Applicants GC676206 - RD (PDF, 638KB) Role Description |
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