At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality primary healthcare and support Defence members in their recovery.
- Company: Join Serco, a leader in essential services across defence and health.
- Benefits: Enjoy work-life balance, free parking, scrubs, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Potential for permanent position after 12 months in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the health of Defence members in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration, one year of experience, and current CPR certification required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Are you a passionate Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting? We’re seeking a Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team at Cabarlah Health Centre on a 12-month fixed-term part-time basis (0.6 FTE / 22.5 hours per week), delivering high-quality care to Defence members in a supportive and collaborative environment.
This position requires availability to work Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with shifts rostered within the Health Centre's operating hours (Monday to Thursday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm and Friday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm). While this role is initially offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, there may be an opportunity to transition into a permanent position in the future, subject to operational requirements and business needs.
What’s on offer:
- Work-life balance – predictable part-time roster, finish on time, Christmas & New Year leave
- Safe, respectful environment – professional, health-focused patient cohort
- Collaborative team – feel valued and supported in a multidisciplinary team
- Quality patient-centred care – make a real impact on the health and wellbeing of Defence members
- Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
- Practical perks – free parking and scrubs
- Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts
About the Health Centre:
Cabarlah Health Centre is located within Borneo Barracks, approximately 14 km north of Toowoomba. The clinic supports around 250 personnel from the tri-service Defence Force School of Signals' Electronic Warfare Wing and provides a range of primary healthcare services to Defence members.
What you’ll do:
- Deliver high-quality primary healthcare, including health assessments, vaccinations, and health promotion activities
- Monitor and manage patients in a low-dependency ward setting as required
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including general practitioners, physiotherapists, mental health clinicians, and dental professionals
- Support Defence members through injury recovery, chronic disease management, and preventative healthcare
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
What you bring:
- Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum one year of Registered Nurse experience in acute care, primary healthcare, or a military setting
- Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
- Australian Citizenship (required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance)
- Commitment to continuing professional development and delivering ethical, patient-centred care
- Availability to work the required roster of Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Who we are:
Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services. Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations nationwide. Impact a better future — with Serco.
Registered Nurse in Cabarlah employer: Serco
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