The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist – Senior (Identified - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Community Child Health) 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

- Independently exercise clinical judgement in decision making and clinical management
- Undertake clinical governance activities and contribute to formal clinical research activities
- Provide clinical practice professional supervision to less experienced psychologists
- Participate in required data monitoring and collection, and use this and other relevant information technology systems

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

- Tertiary degree in tertiary degree in Psychology (or equivalent)
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
- 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 current 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 full time
- Base salary ranging from $128,169 - $137,918 per annum

About Us





Waijungbah Jarjums is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander model of care co-designed and developed alongside the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. The model is founded on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander definition of health as holistic and provides care to families from conception to the first 2000 days (5 years). The service is provided for the First Nations community by First Nations Midwives, Child Health Nurses, Advanced Heath Workers, Administrative Officers, and Allied Health.

This position reports operationally to the Identified Midwife/Nurse Unit Manager of the Waijungbah Jarjums Service and professionally to the Director of Psychology.

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

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 7 September 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: GC690083

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

📌 Psychologist Senior (Identified - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service
📍 Gold Coast