Location: Robina

Remuneration: $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist - Senior (Waratah Inpatient Unit) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-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 and treatment
• Utilise clinical judgement with minimum supervision such as the selection of appropriate psychometric tests and preparation of psychological reports
• Maintain own professional development by participating in seminars, further training and professional interaction with other Psychologists
• Provide clinical supervision to psychologists on placement from post-graduate clinical training programmes and other provisionally registered Psychologists as required

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

• Permanent part time
• Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

About Us

Waratah Unit is a 16 bed inpatient ward that provides specialised mental health care. It offers two pathways of care available for mental health consumers. The Short Stay Pathway for adult consumers presenting in mental health crisis that is likely to resolve within 72hrs with intense support; and the Extended Care Pathway for consumers requiring an extended period of time and more exploration of treatment modalities and supports to resolve. The core principles embedded in all aspects of this model of service includes trauma informed care, zero suicide, reduction in seclusion and restraint, Integrated Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Service interventions.

Enquiries:  Stephen Lee (07) 5687 6750

Job Ad Reference: GC661254

Application Details:  https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-GC661254

Closing Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025