Part-Time Defence Psychologist - On-Base Care & CPD

Serco; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Paid CPD leave

Uniforms provided

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Serco is seeking Part-time Psychologists to join a multidisciplinary primary healthcare team supporting Defence members at Cairns Health Centre. You will deliver high-quality mental health care with no Medicare Billing, in a civilian role contributing to defence readiness.

The role features predictable hours, paid CPD leave, and on-site parking. Unrestricted AHPRA registration and at least two years post-graduate mental health experience are required, with focus on Focussed Psychological

Qualifications

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration required.
• Minimum two years post-graduate mental health experience within last five years in primary healthcare or specialist mental health settings.
• Experience with Focused Psychological Strategies and Psychological Therapy as per Medicare Schedule.
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009).
• Australian Citizenship required for baseline security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members onsite, Monday to Thursday 0730–1600.
• Conduct fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care.
• Undertake assessments, interventions, formulate treatment and care plans for individuals and group education sessions.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary clinical environment where patient wellness is paramount.

Skills

Focussed Psychological Strategies

Psychological Therapy

CPD commitment

Ethical patient care

Education

AHPRA registration

Two years post-graduate mental health experience

Australian Citizenship

Job description

Serco is seeking Part-time Psychologists to join a multidisciplinary primary healthcare team supporting Defence members at Cairns Health Centre. You will deliver high-quality mental health care with no Medicare Billing, in a civilian role contributing to defence readiness.

The role features predictable hours, paid CPD leave, and on-site parking. Unrestricted AHPRA registration and at least two years post-graduate mental health experience are required, with focus on Focussed Psychological