At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members in a supportive team.
- Company: Join Serco, a leader in essential services for Defence and healthcare.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, predictable hours, and free on-site parking.
- Other info: Access paid CPD leave and wellbeing support for a balanced lifestyle.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact without Medicare billing in a unique healthcare setting.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration and two years' experience in mental health required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ 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 Part-time 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
- Wellbeing support - Mental health resources and lifestyle discounts
About Cairns Health Centre:
Cairns Health Centre is located at HMAS Cairns, on the northern shore of Trinity Inlet and close to the CBD of Cairns. Members mainly conduct border controls and responsibility extending from Rockhampton to Thursday Island, providing maintenance, logistic and administrative support for Cairns fleet-based units. The base is home to approximately 1000 Navy and civilian personnel providing primary medical, underwater medicine, dental, nursing, and mental health services. The standard operating hours of the centre are generally 0700-1630 Monday – Thursday depending on role requirements, and a half day (5.5 hours) Friday.
What you’ll do:
- Working Monday to Thursday 0730 to 1600 onsite delivering high-quality mental health care to Defence members
- Conducting fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care.
- Undertaking 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 employer: Serco
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