Deputy Clinical Director

4 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service Full time

Position Title: Deputy Clinical Director | Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Psychiatrist)

Location: Southport, Queensland Australia

Remuneration: Estimated total remuneration up to $447,016 p.a.

An opportunity has become available for aDeputy Clinical Director | Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Psychiatrist) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10,000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

About the role

The Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist position provides clinical specialist Psychiatry support to Mental Health and Specialist Services, making a substantial contribution to the development of a culture of medical education and safe, effective patient centered clinical practice.

The Deputy Clinical Director position provides Psychiatric care to patients and assists the Clinical Director in providing management and professional leadership of the department. In addition, the role will provide training, education and supervision to junior medical staff and other healthcare team members.

Requirements for the role

  • Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be 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.
  • MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia plus FRANZCP or equivalent acceptable to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and registrable as a Psychiatry specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • Internationally trained candidates may require an acceptable Comparability Assessment undertaken by the appropriate Australian Specialist Medical College as part of the application process.
  • Relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
  • Strong clinical and teaching experience in Psychiatry.
  • The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours and on-call roster for Mental Health and Specialist Services (MHSS).

Salary information

  • Permanent full time Staff Specialist with Temporary full time Deputy Clinical Director component
  • Estimated total remuneration up to $447,016 p.a., comprising:
    • Senior Staff Specialist: Base salary from $251,527 - $266,677 p.a
    • Staff Specialist: Base salary from $210,332 - $244,313 p.a
  • Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • Motor vehicle allowance
  • Professional development allowance
  • Granted private practice rights

Other benefits

  • Overtime and on-call allowances
  • Professional indemnity cover
  • Professional development leave
  • Annual leave loading
  • Salary packaging
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

How to Apply

Please go to to review the Role Description and submit your application utilising the Medical CV template provided by Thursday, 11 September 2025.

Enquiries: Dr Sandeep Chand

Job Ad Reference:GC649198

Application

Closing Date: Thursday, 11 September 2025

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