Senior Psychologist (Geriatric Evaluation and Management and Acute Cognitive Unit)

Australian Psychological Society Limited; Sefton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Senior Psychologist for their Geriatric Evaluation and Management and Acute Cognitive Unit. This role involves delivering high-level psychological assessments and providing professional advice on patient management. Candidates must hold a tertiary degree in Psychology and be registered with AHPRA. The position offers a salary ranging from $64.64 to $69.55 per hour, flexible work options, and a commitment to professional advancement in a diverse culture.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Modern Facilities

Diverse Work Culture

12.75% super

17.5% leave loading

Qualifications

• AHPRA Registration is required.
• Evidence of vaccination against specific diseases is necessary.
• Driver's Licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level psychological assessment, diagnosis, and intervention.
• Provide professional-specific advice regarding patient management.
• Participate in data monitoring and collection.

Skills

High level psychological assessment

Professional advice on patient management

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Education

Tertiary degree in Psychology or equivalent

Job description

Listed By: Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service on 12 Jan 2026

Psychologist - Senior (Geriatric Evaluation and Management and Acute Cognitive Unit)

Location: Southport

Remuneration: $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

The Role

An opportunity has become availablefor a Psychologist - Senior (GeriatricEvaluation and Management and Acute Cognitive Unit) to join Gold CoastHealth (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providingworld-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern NewSouth Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Deliver high level psychologicalassessment, diagnosis, formulation and intervention
• Provide profession specificadvice regarding management of patients and service delivery
• Use and model high level problemsolving and critical thinking to resolve complex problems
• Actively participate in requireddata monitoring and collection

About you

To be successful in this position youwill require:

• Tertiarydegree in Psychology (or equivalent)
• AHPRARegistration
• Evidenceof vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinatedagainst - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosisscreening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• DriverLicence
• Declarationof serious discipline history must be disclosed
• CriminalHistory Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
• Flexiblework options
• ModernFacilities
• DiverseWork Culture
• 12.75%super
• 17.5%leave loading
• Permanentpart time (60.80 hrs p.f.)
• Basesalary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

About Us

The Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM)unit provides patient-centred, evidence based multidisciplinary assessment andmanagement for older persons living with comorbiditiesand/or complex needs. The Acute Cognitive Unit (ACU) provides a safe, suitableand secure clinical environment to reduce severity of behavioural andpsychological symptoms in patients with cognitive impairment, dementia and/ordelirium. The ACU adjoins the GEM unit to ensure safe and efficient transferof patients once the acute phase of their behavioural and psychologicalsymptoms of dementia has stabilised.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationallyand internationally recognised location for innovative medical researchand health care
• Morethan 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital,Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport HealthPrecincts
• Secondaryand tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunityto combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation intoone fulfilling lifestyle
• Aworkplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves towork so that they can perform at their best
• Committedto reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring eachstaff member is included and feels like they belong

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.

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