Provide high level of independent mental health services including high level evidence based assessment, collaborative treatment planning and case management or case collaboration for difficult to engage and/or high-risk consumers with severe and complex mental health problems.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist - Senior (Mental Health - Adult Eating Disorder Program) 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 high level clinical services in accordance with professional code of ethics
- Provide efficient, responsive and recovery oriented mental health care in a variety of hospital and community settings
- Provide intensive mental health interventions and ongoing assessments for consumers who require high intensity services
- Work Collaboratively with clinicians, multidisciplinary staff, service providers, non-government organisations

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

- A tertiary degree in Psychology
- AHPRA Registration
- A post graduate qualification from a relevant accredited psychology training programme would be well regarded
- Driver Licence
- 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

- Temporary part time (60.8 hrs per fortnight, up to 11 months)
- Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

About Us

The Adult Eating Disorder Program provides consultation and liaison, care coordination and undertakes assessment and specialist targeted interventions for consumers, and their families, with eating disorders or experiencing the onset of an eating disorder and associated mental health needs. This service provides a recovery-oriented approach that is person-centred, strengths based, cooperative and empowering.

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 Wednesday, 2 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: GC690075

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

📌 Psychologist - Senior (Mental Health - Adult Eating Disorder Program) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Gold Coast