Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health - Mother Baby Unit)

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health – Mother Baby 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 assessment, diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, discharge planning, consultation and case management for mothers experiencing acute and complex perinatal mental illness
• Coordinate access to medical, social, educational, vocational and psychosocial supports that promote recovery
• Manage complex clinical cases, exercise independent professional judgement within your scope of practice
• Liaise with consumers, families, health professionals, students, researchers and community to ensure high-quality, integrated care and successful community reintegration 

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Nursing or equivalent
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• 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 $140,632 - $152,685 per annum

About Us

The Mother and Baby Community Service provides support to Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service perinatal and general mental health inpatient service and provide specialised, inpatient based multidisciplinary mental health services. The Mother and Baby Community Service focuses on the treatment of mothers with acute and significant/complex perinatal psychiatric conditions, for mothers up to 12 months post-partum. 

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, 6 November 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: GC695505 

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