Psychologist - Advanced (Statewide Workforce Development Officer), Queensland

This position provides strategic leadership, support, advice and facilitation of Statewide psychology workforce and clinical education and training initiatives

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist – Advanced (Statewide Workforce Development Officer) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

The position may be located in any Hospital and Health Service dependent upon the outcome of Statewide recruitment and the specific Health Service's capacity to host the position

You will

• Provide direction and leadership in collaboration with the Statewide Clinical Education and Workforce Training Program manager and Psychology Leadership and Advisory Network
• Analyse and interpret service delivery and workforce related policy to influence workforce development initiatives, improvement projects and partnering opportunities
• Lead in the delivery of initiatives within agreed timeframes to achieve the best practice in psychology service provision
• Utilise knowledge and experience to contribute to the ongoing continuum for psychology and the delivery of psychology workforce, clinical education and training initiatives, managing conflicting priorities and resolving issues

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Possession of a tertiary degree in Psychology (or equivalent)
• AHPRA Registration
• While not mandatory, possession of post-graduate qualifications and membership of the Australian Psychological Society would be well regarded
• An area of practice endorsement recognised by the Psychologist Board of Australia (AHPRA) would be well regarded
• Driver Licence
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• 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% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary part time (30.4 hours per fortnight, up to 6 months with possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $ $76.30 per hour

About Us

The Psychology Leadership and Advisory Network is the peak group for the psychology workforce in Qld Health. Consisting of psychology professional leaders representing all Qld Health Hospital and Health Services, the PLaAN provides both strategic and technical leadership for the profession with a view to achieving the central aim of consumer access to highly skilled psychology practitioners, providing evidence-based high-value psychological care.

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 Thursday, 4 September 2025

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: GC654377

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