Diversity and inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of our Gold Coast Health ‘Always Care’ philosophy and this is critical to our ability to deliver health care services and a work environment that is safe, fair and inclusive. Our vision is a culture that supports our inclusive blended workforce and ensures all employees feel welcome, included and engaged.

Through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy we commit to:

• Increasing representation to meet diversity targets, particularly in leadership and critical roles
• Fostering a culture of belonging to ensure our people feel valued, respected, heard and seen
• Strengthening leadership accountability for delivering diversity, inclusion and wellbeing goals
• Increasing staff capability, training and awareness
• Ensuring systems, processes and policies promote a culture of equal opportunity, free from bias and discrimination
• Promoting a safe and healthy environment that prioritises psychosocial health and wellbeing

Our dedicated action plans translate our vision into actionable goals over the next two years. Employee led and evidence based, these action plans outline our shared commitment and direction to:

• Gender Equality
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer (LGBTIQ+) Inclusion
• Multicultural Inclusion
• Life Stages
• Accessibility
• First Nations Equity and Inclusion.

Since launching the strategy in 2022, the Diversity and Inclusion team has made significant progress, which can be viewed in the 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Update.

Gold Coast Health has been recognised for meeting the highest standard of being inclusive of LGBTIQ+ people and communities by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), being awarded Silver Employer Status at the 2024 and 2025 Australian LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Awards. AWEI is the definitive national benchmark on LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion.

Trans and gender diverse applicants are invited to contact the Diversity and Inclusion team at DiversityGCH@health.qld.gov.au with any questions or support needs.

Gold Coast Health, in partnership with Queensland Health is a member of:

• The Australian Network on Disability – a national, membership based, for-purpose organisation that supports organisations to advance the inclusion of people with disability in all aspects of business.
• Pride in Diversity – the national not-for-profit employer support program for LGBTQ workplace inclusion, specialising in HR, organisational change and workplace diversity.
• The Diversity Council of Australia – the independent not-for-profit peak body leading diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• JobAccess – the national hub for workplace and employment information for people with disability, employers and service providers. Through our partnership we utilise the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator and commit to supporting and recruiting people with disability in a barrier-free process.

We advertise our vacancies in various media, depending on the role. Ensure you view the range of career opportunities available via Queensland Health Careers (selecting Location: Gold Coast and Department or Organisation: Queensland Health).

If you apply for a job with us and need any adjustments to the recruitment process advise us in your application, contact the hiring manager in the role description or the Diversity and Inclusion Advisor on: DiversityGCH@health.qld.gov.au.

The DisTinct Pathways Program (DisTinct) provides entry level placement opportunities at Gold Coast Health for people living with a disability. The program offers a six month paid employment opportunity, working in various different areas of the health service. Particpation in the program aims to enable a progressive and disability confident culture that maximises the potential of diversity, diverse voices and ideas. DisTinct also allows our leaders and teams to embrace an inclusive workplace where there are equal employment opportunities and a workforce that reflects our community.

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