Location: Southport

Remuneration: $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist – Senior (Voluntary Assisted Dying) 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 advanced clinical assessment, formulation and care in the Psychology unit
• Provide expert clinical judgement for complex Voluntary Assisted Dying cases in the area of Psychology
• Lead psychology practice, supervision and team reflection
• Advise stakeholders using evidence-based clinical guidance in the aspects relating to psychology clinical practice
• Provide clinical practice supervision to less experienced psychologists to ensure the maintenance of professional clinical standards

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• 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
• 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 part time (36 hrs p.f.)
• Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

About Us

The Gold Coast Health Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Support Service provides continued, collaborative, supportive and compassionate care that respect's the person's experience and end of life requests. The model of care is multidisciplinary, providing care predominantly in the community and outpatient setting with inpatient service capabilities

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

Enquiries:  Dominique Murray, 0476 898 251

Job Ad Reference: GC670998

Application Details:

Please submit the following for the panel to assess your suitability:

• Your resume, including a comprehensive employment history, the qualifications you hold and the contact details for at least two referees (Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years).
• A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant for the role, addressing the key responsibilities and attributes noted in the “How you will be assessed” section above.

Job Details:   https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-GC670998

Closing Date: Tuesday, 16 December 2025