Registered Nurse

Serco; Cabarlah; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Scrubs provided

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Serco’s Cabarlah Health Centre in Toowoomba, QLD, invites a Registered Nurse to join a 12-month fixed-term, part-time (0.6 FTE) team delivering primary healthcare to Defence members.

You’ll work Monday, Tuesday and Friday within 7:30 am–4:00 pm (Fri until 3:30 pm) and contribute to a safe, collaborative, patient-centred care environment while pursuing professional development and seamless care across a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum one year of RN experience in acute care, primary healthcare, or a military setting.
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009).
• Australian Citizenship required to obtain Baseline Security Clearance.
• Willingness to work the roster Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary healthcare, including health assessments and vaccinations.
• Monitor and manage patients in a low-dependency ward setting as required.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (GPs, physiotherapists, mental health clinicians, dental professionals).
• Support Defence members in injury recovery, chronic disease management, and preventative care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

CPR certified

Military healthcare exposure

Roster availability

Citizenship: Australian

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting?

We’re seeking a Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team at Cabarlah Health Centre on a 12-month fixed-term part-time basis (0.6 FTE / 22.5 hours per week), delivering high-quality care to Defence members in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This position requires availability to work Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with shifts rostered within the Health Centre's operating hours (Monday to Thursday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm and Friday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm).

While this role is initially offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, there may be an opportunity to transition into a permanent position in the future, subject to operational requirements and business needs.

What’s on offer

• Work-life balance – predictable part-time roster, finish on time, Christmas & New Year leave
• Safe, respectful environment – professional, health-focused patient cohort
• Collaborative team – feel valued and supported in a multidisciplinary team
• Quality patient-centred care – make a real impact on the health and wellbeing of Defence members
• Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
• Practical perks – free parking and scrubs
• Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts

About the Health Centre

Cabarlah Health Centre is located within Borneo Barracks, approximately 14 km north of Toowoomba. The clinic supports around 250 personnel from the tri-service Defence Force School of Signals' Electronic Warfare Wing and provides a range of primary healthcare services to Defence members.

What you’ll do

• Deliver high-quality primary healthcare, including health assessments, vaccinations, and health promotion activities
• Monitor and manage patients in a low-dependency ward setting as required
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including general practitioners, physiotherapists, mental health clinicians, and dental professionals
• Support Defence members through injury recovery, chronic disease management, and preventative healthcare
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

What you bring

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum one year of Registered Nurse experience in acute care, primary healthcare, or a military setting
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
• Australian Citizenship (required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance)
• Commitment to continuing professional development and delivering ethical, patient-centred care
• Availability to work the required roster of Monday, Tuesday and Friday

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 nationwide.

Impact a better future — with Serco.