Psychologist

Serco; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Uniforms provided

Paid CPD leave

Reservist/volunteer leave

Wellbeing support

Mental health resources

Lifestyle discounts

Job summary

Serco in Canberra is seeking a Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary Defence health centre in the ACT region, delivering high-quality mental health care to Defence personnel in a civilian role.

You will hold unrestricted AHPRA registration, have at least two years of post-graduate mental health experience, and provide assessments, therapy, and group education within primary healthcare or specialist settings, with a focus on wellbeing and ethical care.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members.
• Conduct 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.

Skills

Mental health care

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Education

Unrestricted AHPRA general registration as a Psychologist

Job description

Region – Psychologist – ACT Health Centre – Full Time

SNSW Base, Campbell, NSW, ACT Healthcare

Are you a passionatePsychologist looking to make a meaningful impact in a uniquePrimaryhealthcare settingwith no Medicare Billing?

We’relooking forPsychologists 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 -longerappointments,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 resourcesand lifestyle discounts

About ACT Health Centre

Home to the Department of Defence Headquarters, Airforce Headquarters and Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) which is a tri-service military academy. The Health Centre opened mid-2022 and is a large facility. It services approximately 7000 military personnel, including trainee officers from both ADFA and Royal Military College. There is a 24-bed low dependency ward which operates 24/7. Services provided include primary medical, aviation & underwater medical, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy. Defence Force Recruitment for medical officers is in addition to health centre roles. Standard hours of operation are generally 0800-1600 Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).

This role is primarily Monday to Friday (day shift) within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

After-hours, weekend and on-call shifts may be required depending on role requirements and base location.

What you'll do

• Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members
• Conductingfitness-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 environmentwhere patientwellness is paramount

What you bring

• Unrestricted AHPRA general registration as a Psychologist
• Minimum two years’ Post Graduate experience within last five yearsin 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 Citizenshiprequiredfor 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.