Provide psychology services, including assessment and interventions, for people who are homeless (rough sleepers, couch surfers, in emergency accommodation or escaping domestic violence). Clinical work undertaken will be of a complex and varied nature and duties will be performed with a high degree of independence.

The Role An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist - Senior (Homelessness Health Outreach Team) 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 an efficient and responsive psychological service to the Homelessness Health Outreach Team in accordance with professional practice and ethical standards
- Identify and undertake comprehensive assessment of the complex psychosocial needs of mental health consumers
- Apply differential assessment methods to identify clinical risk appropriate to the client group
- Manage a highly complex caseload with infrequent need for direct clinical practice supervision and ability to exercise independent professional judgement

About you To be successful in this position you will require:

- A tertiary degree in Psychology
- AHPRA Registration
- 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 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 $128,169 - $137,918 per annum

About Us The Homelessness Health Outreach Team provides services to people who are chronically homeless with complex needs and diverse value systems, and do not access standard health services. While there is a strong focus on mental health and drug and alcohol issues, general health issues will be within the scope of this team. This team will work very closely with the non-government services and other local and state government services that are involved in providing services to this clientele. The Homeless Health Outreach Team is a seven day per week extended hours service.

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
- Prospect 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 Tuesday, 6 October 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: GC692484

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

📌 Psychologist - Senior (Homelessness Health Outreach Team) (Southport)
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Southport