Psychologist

Narooma; Nowra; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Uniforms provided

Paid CPD leave

Reservist/volunteer leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Psychologist to join the Albatross Health Centre in Nowra, NSW, in a casual capacity. You will deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence personnel and work within a multidisciplinary team in a primary health setting with no Medicare billing.

Key requirements include unrestricted AHPRA registration, 2+ years post-graduate mental health experience, CPR certification, and a commitment to CPD and patient-centred care. The role offers flexible hours and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted AHPRA general registration as a Psychologist.
• Minimum two years’ postgraduate experience in mental health within last five years in a Primary Healthcare or Specialist Mental Health setting.
• Comprehensive assessment skills and experience in Focussed Psychological Strategies and Psychological Therapy 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.
• Undertake assessments, interventions, and formulate treatment and care plans for individuals and group education sessions.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment where patient wellness is paramount.

Skills

AHPRA registration

CPD commitment

Education

Postgraduate mental health experience

Job description

CNSW – Psychologist– Albatross Health Centre - Casual

Nowra, NSW

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 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.

Whatyou’lldo

• 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.