- Full time Monday to Friday
- Contribute to positive health outcomes for Defence Force staff
- Variety of lifestyle discounts through the Serco Benefits program
About Us
ADF Health Services provides integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia. As part of this contract, Serco, in partnership with Bupa, provide defence-ready clinical and support staff across 50+ on-base locations nationally, ensuring that ADF personnel have access to quality on-site medical care.
To learn more please visit www.serco.com/ahsc
About the Role
As a Full time Mental Health Registered Nurse in the ADF, working Monday to Friday 0730 to 1600. You play a vital role behind the scenes, supporting the mental well-being of our service members. Your expertise ensures the smooth operation of mental health services, from managing administrative tasks to providing crucial support to the frontline team. With your guidance, our military personnel receive comprehensive care that addresses their unique needs.
Duties include:
- Intake assessment
- Risk assessment
- Suport caseformultion and treatment planning
- Support care coordination
- Support group Psycho-education
About the Location
Lavarack Health Centre is located in Townsville at Lavarack Barracks, the largest Army base in Australia. It includes the Operational Deployment Force and facilities to undertake mission rehearsal exercises prior to deployment. The facility provides primary medical, underwater medical, surgical outpatient, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical care to approximately 8000 members. It also operates a 24/7 inpatient low dependency ward. The standard operating hours of the centre are generally 0700-1630 Monday – Friday
About You
You're a dedicated nurse, deeply committed to delivering top-tier healthcare with a special focus on mental health. Your ability to comfort patients and exude warmth is unmatched, making you a beacon of care in their journey to wellness. You recognize the profound impact of empathy and compassion in mental health services, reflecting unwavering moral integrity in all your actions. Your passion for healthcare and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams underscores your dedication to upholding the highest standards of patient care.
As the ideal applicant, you will have:
- Impeccable personal integrity and ethical conduct.
- A current unconditional and unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia with AHPRA.
- Credentialing with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN), or a minimum qualification of Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, or relevant international equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years' full-time (or part-time equivalent) Post Graduate experience in mental health, encompassing comprehensive assessments and delivery of evidence based 'Focussed Psychological Strategies' as per the Medicare Schedule.
- A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification.
- Familiarity with relevant State/Territory policies, national standards, and the ADF Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2018-2023 (preferred).
- Recent engagement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities, with a minimum of 10 hours directly related to mental health, aligned with AHPRA guidelines.
Rewards & Benefits
- Be part of our dynamic community, built on trust, compassion, innovation, and pride – where every voice counts.
- Open the door to endless possibilities by embracing a career path, not just a job. From our inclusive global networks to abundant growth opportunities across contracts, your potential knows no bounds.
Referrals
Know a Healthcare Professional who would thrive in Serco's Australian Defence Force Health Services Team? Refer them to us, and if they're successfully onboarded, you'll receive a generous $500 Prezzee Voucher as a token of our appreciation! Simply share their details via email to AHSCCareers@serco-ap.com , and we'll handle the rest. Thank you for helping us grow our team!
Join Us
If you're driven to make a positive impact and are eager to seize this opportunity, submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
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For a confidential discussion, reach out to Sarah via sarah.bonzer@serco-ap.com
To explore this and other exciting opportunities, visit https://www.sercocareers.com/ADF-Health-Services.
Serco and Proud
At Serco, every role matters. With over 60,000 global team members, including 16,000+ in Asia Pacific, we deliver essential public services in areas like defence, justice, healthcare, and more. The standard COVID-19 vaccination is required for this role for everyone's safety. Our values—Trust, Care, Innovation, and Pride—drive us. We're inclusive and diverse, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We embrace and champion diversity in all its forms, from individuals of varied backgrounds and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities. Join us and access Employee Networks promoting diversity and belonging.
