An opportunity has become available for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Psychiatrist - Forensic Psychiatry) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10,000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

About the role

Provide clinical specialist forensic psychiatry (inpatient and community) support to Mental Health and Specialist Services, making a substantial contribution to the development of a culture of medical education and safe, effective patient centered clinical practice.

Requirements for the role

Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be 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.
MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia plus FRANZCP or equivalent acceptable to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and registrable as a Psychiatry specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Internationally trained candidates may require an acceptable Comparability Assessment undertaken by the appropriate Australian Specialist Medical College as part of the application process.
Certified copies of relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
Strong clinical and teaching experience in Forensic Psychiatry is desirable.




A Certificate of Advanced Training in Forensic Psychiatry by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists is desirable, however a strong interest in forensic psychiatry is also considered.
The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours and on-call roster for Mental Health and Specialist Services.

Salary information

Permanent full time
Senior Staff Specialist: Base salary from $265,550 - $281,545 p.a
Staff Specialist: Base salary from $222,059 - $257,932 p.a
Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
Motor vehicle allowance
Professional development allowance
Granted private practice rights

Other benefits

Overtime and on-call allowances
Professional indemnity cover
Career development leave
Annual leave loading
Salary packaging
Employee Assistance Program
Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

About Gold Coast Health

Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
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
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

Please click the Apply button to review the Role Description and submit your application utilising the Medical CV template provided by Wednesday, 26 August 2026.

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📌 Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Psychiatrist - Forensic Psychiatry) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Gold Coast