Location:  Gold Coast

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist - Senior (Placement Support) 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 high level psychological assessment, formulation, brief intervention and positive behaviour support planning
• Apply high level knowledge of cognitive, developmental, neurological and psychiatric conditions for patients to facilitate timely discharge or prevent unnecessary admissions
• Undertake clinical governance activities related to psychology within the multidisciplinary team
• Initiate and contribute to formal clinical research activities that influence standards of clinical practice and delivery of services

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

About Us

The Psychology Service is located within Allied Health and Rehabilitation Services and provides both inpatient and outpatient services to patients presenting to hospital with physical health and comorbid psychological conditions. The Psychology team work within a multidisciplinary framework, providing holistic, person-centred care across the patient’s hospital and discharge journey.

The Placement Support Team (PST) is a multidisciplinary team which provides placement and advisory services within the health service for those who require assistance with emergent accommodation solutions or transition to residential care or supported accommodation

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:  Kelly McCafferty, phone (07) 5687 8365

Job Ad reference: GC672225

Application Details:  https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-GC672225

Closing Date:  Thursday, 8 January 2026

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