Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health - Intellectual and Developmental Disability)

Queensland Health; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 106,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career development

Salary packaging

Modern facilities

Diverse work culture

Research opportunities

Job summary

Gold Coast Health in the Gold Coast region is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health - Intellectual and Development Disability). You will deliver advanced assessments, formulations and brief interventions, while coordinating with families, clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.

Responsibilities include home/ward visits, staff coordination and resource management as delegated by the Team Leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent registered with NMBA.
• Vaccination status as required against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, pertussis and hepatitis B.
• TB screening to determine vaccination needs.
• Duplication of essential licenses: Driver Licence.
• Criminal history screening required for new employees.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced level mental health assessments, formulations and brief interventions.
• Coordinate with primary treating teams, families and other health professionals.
• Conduct home or ward visits in line with Gold Coast Health policy.
• Coordinate staff and manage resources as delegated by Team Leader.

Skills

Liaison with families

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

The RoleAn opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health - Intellectual and Development Disability) 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 willDeliver advanced level discipline specific mental health assessments, formulations, brief interventions, positive behaviour support plans, and support for primary treating teamsLiaise with consumers and their families, other health professionals, supervisors, students and researchers, as required to ensure quality service deliveryConduct home/ward visits in accordance with relevant Gold Coast Health policyCoordinate staff and manage resources as delegated by the Team LeaderAbout youTo be successful in this position you will require:A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalentRegistration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of AustraliaEvidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis BTuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be requiredDriver LicenceDeclaration of serious discipline history must be disclosedCriminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)BenefitsFlexible work optionsCareer DevelopmentSalary PackagingModern FacilitiesDiverse Work CultureResearch Opportunities12.75% super17.5% leave loadingSalaryPermanent part time (60.8 hours per fortnight)Base salary ranging from $70.92 - $77.00 per hourAbout UsThe Gold Coast Intellectual, Developmental Disability Mental Health Service is a specialist community-based service that provides healthcare to young people and adults with complex neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. intellectual disability, autism, congenital neurocognitive conditions) who present with significant emotional and behavioural difficulties, including co-occurring mental health disorders.About Gold Coast HealthNationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health careAnnual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billionMore than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health PrecinctsSecondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilitiesOpportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyleA workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their bestCommitted to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belongHow to ApplyClick APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 25 November 2026Gold 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: GC696251Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.