Psychologist

ACT– Psychologist – ACT Health Centre

ACT, Campbell, ACT Healthcare

Are you a passionate Psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique Primary healthcare setting with no Medicare Billing?

We’re looking for Psychologists 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 - longer appointments, 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 resources and 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 Monday, Thursday and Fridays, we may have some flexibility in days.

What you’ll do

Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members  Conducting 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

What you bring

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

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.

Interested? Contact Krista Lucre Krista.Lucre@serco-ap.com for a confidential chat.

Apply now.