Psychologist - Senior (Mental Health - Lavender Mother and Baby Unit)

Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service – Southport QLD

An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist - Senior (Mental Health - Lavender Mother and Baby Unit) 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

- Utilise clinical judgement with minimum supervision such as the selection of appropriate psychometric tests and preparation of psychological reports and treatment recommendations
- Participate in the design, implementation and evaluation group programs for perinatal mental health that is evidence based, appropriate for consumers in an in-patient context, and promote enhanced service delivery and improved consumer outcomes
- Contribute high level psychological perspective to team meetings/clinical reviews and implement team decisions
- Participate in quality activities and research related to mental health, including actively implementing evidence based practice for improved client outcomes

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)




- Flexible work options
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
- Permanent part time (38 hours per fortnight)
- Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

About Us

The Lavender Mother and Baby Mental Health Service is specialist state-wide acute 4 bedded unit located at Gold Coast University Hospital. The unit provides specialist care for women who require admission to hospital for significant mental health difficulties in the first year following childbirth that impact on their ability to function in everyday life and to care for their baby.

About Gold Coast Health

- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- 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

Thursday, 1 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: GC692813

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📌 Psychologist - Senior (Mental Health - Lavender Mother and Baby Unit) (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service
📍 City of Gold Coast