At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members and conduct assessments.
- Company: Join Serco, a leader in essential services supporting Defence and healthcare.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, predictable hours, and free on-site parking.
- Other info: Be part of a multidisciplinary team with excellent professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting without Medicare billing.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration, two years' experience in mental health, and CPR certification required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Are you a passionate Psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting with no Medicare Billing? We're looking for Psychologists who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality care to Defence members.
What's on offer:
- Competitive salary - low acuity in a secure ADF setting
- Quality patient centred care - longer appointments, no Medicare Billing and dedicated admin time
- Work-life balance - predictable hours
- Civilian Role - be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
- Progress your learning - Paid CPD leave, reservist/volunteer leave
- Practical Perks - Free on-site parking and uniforms provided
About Albatross Health Centre:
Located at Nowra on the South Coast of NSW, approximately 2.5 hours from Sydney CBD. HMAS Albatross is the largest operational naval establishment in Australia and the Navy's only air station. The health centre provides primary medical, aviation medical, dental, mental health, physiotherapy, nursing and pharmaceutical services to up to 1500 ADF members. Standard hours of operation are generally 0730-1530 Monday-Friday, with medical officers on-call for aviation retrievals.
What you'll do:
- Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members
- Conduct fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care
- Undertake assessments, interventions, formulating treatment and care plans for individuals and group education sessions
- Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment where patient wellness is paramount
What you bring:
- Unrestricted AHPRA general registration as a Psychologist
- Minimum two years' Post Graduate experience within last five years in mental health within a Primary Healthcare Setting or Specialist Mental Health Setting
- Comprehensive assessment skills and experience in 'Focussed Psychological Strategies' and 'Psychological Therapy' as per Medicare Schedule
- Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
- Australian Citizenship required for Baseline Security Clearance
- Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient-centred care
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.
Psychologist in Nowra employer: Serco
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