The Role An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist - Senior (Waijungbah Jarjums) 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 Recent 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 Psychology (or equivalent)

Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

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

Temporary full time (Up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension)

Base salary ranging from $132,689 - $142,315 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.

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 Friday, 6 November 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: GC695047

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📌 Psychologist - Senior (Waijungbah Jarjums) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Gold Coast