Please note: This role can also be filled by an Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Social Worker – Senior as per the Role Description.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Youth Mental Health - Project AIR) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-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
* Deliver high level clinical services in accordance with professional code of ethics
* Provide efficient, responsive and recovery orientated mental health care in a variety of hospital and community settings
* Provide high level independent mental health services for consumers with severe and complex mental health problems
* Provide intensive mental health interventions and ongoing assessments for consumers who require high intensity services to recover from severe and complex mental illness
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
* A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
* Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
* Credentialled through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or be prepared to work towards a credential in Mental Health Nursing)
* A Masters or higher qualification within a relevant area is highly desirable
* 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
* Temporary full time (9 months with possibility of extension)
* Base salary ranging from $5233.50 - $5682.10 per fortnight
About Us
The Project AIR strategy provides specialised and enhanced treatment options for youth with personality disorders, their families and carers and supports the development of personality disorder-inclusive health services.
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 Wednesday, 25 March 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: GC678035NG
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.