The Workforce Development Officer provides authoritative advice on Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service workforce capability and transformation initiatives for Allied Health, partnering and collaborating to problem solve, create opportunities and design sustainable solutions.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Workforce Development Officer (Allied Health) 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

• Provide authoritative and timely advice to the Executive Director for Allied Health
• Manage the sourcing, analysing and interpreting of data, budgets, information and research
• Provide leadership and guidance to Workforce Development project and support staff
• Compile reports and provide recommendations to stakeholders on identified training, education and development needs of Allied Health employees

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree (or equivalent) in one of the following:  Audiology, Health Science (with a strong component of human anatomy and physiology), Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Podiatry, Social Work or Speech Pathology
• AHPRA or eligibility for registration with the relevant professional board
• Evidence of vaccination or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis.
• 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 (up to 28 June 2026 with the possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $5,557.50 - $5,798.90 per fortnight

About Us

Allied Health Workforce Development Officers (WDOs) work to ensure the integration of workforce analysis and planning, governance, and opportunity for capability development to enable the allied health workforce to meet both current and future service demands. The WDO team supports the AHS leadership and governance team to operationalise the Allied Health Strategic Plan.

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, 10 February 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: GC673694

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