Psychologist

Junee Southern Cross; Wagga Wagga; Remote; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quality patient centred care

Work-life balance

Civilian Role

Paid CPD leave

Free on-site parking

Uniforms provided

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Kapooka Health Centre & Clinic, located just outside Wagga Wagga, is seeking a Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary primary healthcare team in a Defence context with no Medicare billing. This civilian role supports Defence members at Kapooka and offers predictable hours, paid CPD leave, and on-site parking.

Deliver high-quality mental health care, conduct assessments, and work collaboratively in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted AHPRA general registration as a Psychologist.
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009).
• Minimum two years’ post graduate experience in mental health within primary care or specialist settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mental healthcare to Defence members.
• Conduct fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care.
• Undertaking assessments, interventions, forming treatment plans for individuals and groups.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment.

Skills

Focussed Psychological Strategies

Psychological Therapy

Assessment skills

Education

Unrestricted AHPRA registration as Psychologist

CPR certification HLTAID009

Job description

Region–Psychologist–KapookaHealth Centre – Part Time ( Monday, Tuesday and Friday)

RAAF Base, Kapooka, NSW, Kapooka Healthcare

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

We’relooking forPsychologistswho 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 CPDleave,reservist/volunteer leave

• Practical Perks-Free on-site parking and uniforms provided

• Wellbeing support- Mental health resourcesand lifestyle discounts

About Kapooka Health Centre

KapookaHealth Centre & Clinic are approximately 10 minutes outside ofWagga Wagga withintheKapookaMilitary arealocatedat Blamey Barracks.All soldiers in theArmy completeBasic Training here, known as the “Home of the Soldier”. These healthfacilities support the Army Recruit Training Centre (ARTC).It has a 50-bed low dependency ward whichoperates24/7.Services provided include primary medical, nursing, dental, mental health,pharmaceuticaland physiotherapy.Health Centre staff maybe requiredto work across Wagga &Kapooka.Standard hours of operation aregenerally 0700-1600Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groupsrequiredfor weekend and on-call shifts).

What you’ll do

• Deliver high-qualitymental healthcare to Defence members

• Conductingfitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care.

• Undertaking assessments,interventions,formulating treatment and care plansfor individuals and groupeducation sessions

• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environmentwhere patientwellness is paramount

What you bring

• Unrestricted AHPRAgeneralregistration as aPsychologist

• Minimum two years’Post Graduateexperiencewithinlast five yearsinmental health withinaPrimary HealthcareSettingor Specialist Mental Health Setting

• Comprehensive assessment skills and experience in‘Focussed Psychological Strategies’ and ‘Psychological Therapy’ asperMedicare Schedule

• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)

• Australian CitizenshiprequiredforBaseline 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.