Please note: This role can also be filled by a Clinical Nurse as per Role Description

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker or Speech Pathologist 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

- Provide comprehensive care to consumers with an acute mental health issues
- Monitor and evaluate outcomes of clinical services within the context of a multidisciplinary mental health environment.
- Contribute to the clinical education of students and other less experienced staff in consultation with the support of senior clinical staff.
- Maintain the currency and high quality of practice knowledge, skills and expertise by active participation in career development

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

- Tertiary degree in Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker or Speech Pathologist
- AHPRA registration (Occupational Therapist and Psychologist only)
- 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
- Paid Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- 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 full time




- Base salary ranging from $114,532 - $122,643 per annum

About Us
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service endeavours to enable young people and their families to be active participants in their decision making around their care, and we promote a truly collaborative partnership between health professionals, young people and their families. Accordingly, clinicians within the team are required to gain an understanding and commit to Patient and Family Centred Care principles when collaborating with young people and families of all ages, at all levels of care and in all health settings.

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, 16 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: GC691487HP
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

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