At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide evidence-based assessments and interventions for young people with eating disorders.
- Company: Join Gold Coast Health, a leader in innovative healthcare and research.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, career development, salary packaging, and modern facilities.
- Other info: Diverse work culture with opportunities for research and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families.
- Qualifications: Tertiary degree in relevant fields and AHPRA registration for specific roles.
The predicted salary is between 77 - 77 $ per hour.
An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker/Dietitian - Senior (Mental Health - Eating Disorders Program) 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 assessment and intervention methods that are evidence based, family oriented, and developmentally informed.
- Lead quality activities and research to improve clinical practice and multi-disciplinary services within the service unit.
- Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols across the continuum of care that enhance the delivery of specialist eating disorder services to consumers.
- Work collaboratively with inpatient treating teams (Paediatrics, Acute Young Adult and Wattle) by delivering consultation and liaison services.
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work or Dietetics.
- AHPRA registration (Occupational Therapy and Psychology only).
- 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.
- Paid Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
- 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.
- Permanent part time (53.2 hours per fortnight).
- Base salary ranging from $70.92 - $77.00 per hour.
About Us
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service endeavours to enable young people and their families to be active participants in their decision making around their care, and we promote a truly collaborative partnership between health professionals, young people and their families.
The Gold Coast Youth Eating Disorder Specialist Service provides consultation and liaison and undertakes assessment and specialist targeted interventions for children and young people from birth to 25 years, and their families, with eating disorders or experiencing the onset of an eating disorder and associated mental health needs. This service provides a recovery-oriented approach that is person-centred, development appropriate, strengths based, collaborative and empowering.
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.
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