How we recruit

At Gold Coast Health, our recruitment process is designed to be fair, transparent and supportive. We’re committed to helping you feel confident and informed at every step of your journey.

While the process may vary depending on the role, most positions follow these key stages:

1. Find and apply for a role

We advertise our job opportunities across a range of platforms, including Queensland Health Careers and other relevant channels.

Each advertisement includes:

• Role description and responsibilities
• Key requirements and qualifications
• Contact details for further information.

View current vacancies: Queensland Health Careers.

If you have questions, we encourage you to contact the person listed in the role description.

2. Application review and shortlisting

Once applications close, our hiring teams carefully review all submissions.

• Shortlisting typically occurs within one to three weeks 
• Candidates are assessed based on their skills, experience and suitability for the role.

3. Assessment and selection

If shortlisted, you may be invited to participate in further selection activities, such as:

• Assessments (in person or virtual)
• Options may include, Interviews, Work Samples, Practical Demonstrations, Role Play and Presentations
• These steps help us understand your experience, capabilities and alignment with the role.

4. Outcome and communication

We aim to keep all candidates informed throughout the process:

• Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within one to three weeks after applications close 
• All applicants will be notified of the outcome at the end of the recruitment process. 

5. Pre-employment checks

If you are successful, your offer will be subject to completing pre-employment requirements.

These may include:

• Criminal history checks
• Health assessments
• Qualification and registration checks
• Reference checks
• VPD.

This stage typically takes one to four weeks, depending on the role.

Learn more about pre-employment requirements

6. Offer of employment

If successful, you will receive a formal offer outlining:

• Your role and responsibilities
• Employment conditions
• Start date and onboarding details.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments throughout the process.

Contact us for support or adjustments.

Our Core Capability Framework outlines the behaviours, skills and attributes that support success at Gold Coast Health.

We use this framework throughout the employee lifecycle, including:

• Recruitment and selection
• Performance and development
• Career progression and succession planning.

Candidates are assessed against the capabilities relevant to the role, alongside the key duties and responsibilities outlined in the role description.

Download the core capability framework.

If you’re not ready to apply just yet, you can stay up to date with opportunities. Register with Queensland Health Careers for job alerts and explore current opportunities and talent pools.