This role provides neuropsychological services to adult inpatients and outpatients with acquired brain injury, neurological and neurodegenerative disorders and mental health comorbidities.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Neuropsychologist - Advanced to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12,000-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 advanced level, specialised clinical neuropsychological services of a highly complex and varied nature.
Lead and contribute to clinical governance and professional competence in neuropsychology at a service and statewide level.
Provide advanced training and supervision to psychologists, neuropsychology registrars and higher education students.
Provide expert guidance to service planning, and lead change through the implementation of service improvement and evaluation initiatives.
About You
To be successful in this position you will require:
Tertiary degree in Psychology (or equivalent).
Post-graduate qualification (e.g.
Masters Degree, DPsych, PhD) in Clinical Neuropsychology.
Area of practice endorsement as a Clinical Neuropsychologist.
Psychology Board of Australia endorsement to supervise postgraduate students, provisional psychologists, and psychologists.
AHPRA Registration.
Driver licence.
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.
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
Permanent full time.
Base salary ranging from $144,991 - $151,289 per annum.
About Us
The Complex Management Unit (CMU), currently located at Robina Hospital (relocating to Gold Coast University Hospital in mid-2025), is a 20 bed inpatient unit that provides inpatient care to patients with complex psychosocial, cognitive and physical needs.
The CMU supports patients who may be eligible for rehabilitation, geriatric evaluation, management and maintenance episodes of care and require in addition intensive, multidisciplinary input to ascertain discharge disposition or address functional and psychosocial barriers to discharge, following their acute episode of 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 Tuesday, 25 March 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: GC624319
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
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