The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Educator (Mental Health and Specialist Services) 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

- Deliver, support and take a leadership role with the Mental Health Transition support program
- Actively engage in quality activity and research projects and enable a culture of research mindedness
- Plan, develop, facilitate, implement and evaluate evidence based clinical education programs to meet services needs
- Facilitate the role development of others by succession planning, role modelling and mentoring

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

- A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
- Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
- Credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or be prepared to work towards a credential in Mental Health Nursing)
- A Masters or higher qualification within a relevant area is highly desirable
- 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 (40 hrs per fortnight)
- Base salary ranging from $70.92 - $77.00 per hour

About Us

The Mental Health Education team consists of an Assistant Director of Nursing, Nurse Educators and Clinical Facilitators. The team facilitates opportunities for learning and excellence in clinical education, workforce development and growth through coordination and delivery of best practice education services and research within the division of Mental Health and Specialist Services and across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

About Gold Coast Health

- Nationally and internationally recognised location for cutting-edge 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 Thursday, 27 August 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: GC690233

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

📌 Nurse Educator (Mental Health and Specialist Services) (Southport)
🏢 Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service
📍 Southport