Psychologist - Senior (Mental Health - Wattle Inpatient Unit)

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist - Senior (Mental Health - Wattle Inpatient Unit) 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

• Provide high level clinical psychology services including psychological assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services to assist consumers
• Demonstrate developed knowledge and clinical skill providing intensive, developmentally-appropriate, consumer-centred, mental health interventions and ongoing assessments for consumers who require high intensity services
• Utilise independent clinical reasoning and professional judgement requiring minimum supervision in the selection of appropriate psychometric measures and preparation of psychological reports and treatment recommendations
• Contribute to the development of clinical practice procedures and protocols, for both the discipline and the multi-disciplinary team, that support the continuum of care for consumers and families

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A tertiary degree in Psychology
• 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
• 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 full time (8 months, with the possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $4912.70 - $5286.40 per fortnight

About Us

The Service provides integrated evidence based psychological services to consumers of the Child and Youth Mental Health Services Inpatient Unit in the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. This will be achieved within recognised guidelines and frameworks and through the application of evidence-based practice principles for clinical education, leadership, and portfolio management.

The Wattle Unit provides 24-hour care for children and adolescents who are experiencing severe emotional or behavioural disturbances and is located at G Block Robina Hospital. Consumers are admitted to the 8-bed unit for the treatment of acute mental illnesses, comprehensive assessments or for planned psychotherapy.

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 Tuesday, 28 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: GC687424

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