General Practitioner
Campbell, ACT, AU, 2612
ACT– Psychologist – ACT Health Centre 0.9 FTE
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
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Competitive salary - low acuity in a secure ADF setting
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Quality patient centred care - longer appointments, no Medicare Billing and dedicated admin time
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Work-life balance - predictable hours
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Civilian Role - be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
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Progress your learning - Paid CPD leave, reservist/volunteer leave
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Practical Perks - Free on-site parking and uniforms provided
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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 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
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Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members
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Conducting fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care.
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Undertaking assessments, interventions, formulating treatment and care plans for individuals and group education sessions
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Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment where patient wellness is paramount
What you bring
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Unrestricted AHPRA general registration as a Psychologist
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Minimum two years’ Post Graduate experience within last five years in mental health within a Primary Healthcare Setting or Specialist Mental Health Setting
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Comprehensive assessment skills and experience in ‘Focussed Psychological Strategies’ and ‘Psychological Therapy’ as per Medicare Schedule
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Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
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Australian Citizenship required for Baseline Security Clearance
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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.