Mental Health Registered Nurse

Job Req ID:  310743
Posting Start Date:  28 Jun 2026
Location: 

Sydney, New South Wales, AU, 2000

Contract Type:  Casual
Job Advertisement: 

Are you a passionate Mental Health RN looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique Primary healthcare setting ?   

We’re looking for Mental Health RNs who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team as casual from any day to choose Monday to Friday and deliver high-quality care to Defence members. 

 

What’s on offer 

  • Competitive salaryattractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates 

  • Quality patient centred care - low acuity in a secure ADF setting 

  • Work-life balance - predictable hours 

  • Civilian Role - be part of the mission without wearing the uniform 

  • Progress your learning - Paid CPD leavereservist/volunteer leave  

  • Practical PerksFree on-site parking and uniforms provided 

  • Wellbeing support - Mental health resources and lifestyle discounts 

 

ShapeAbout Kuttabul Health Centre 

 Kuttabul Health Centre is located on HMAS Kuttabul in Potts Point and the area itself has been host to a naval base since 1856.  It is home to Fleet Support Unit South-East (FSU-SE) which conducts maintenance on ships and submarines.  The health centre provides primary medical, aviation & underwater medical, outpatients, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy services to the ADF population. This mid-size health centre has up to 4,500 members and provides services for overseas visiting personnel. Standard operating hours are 0730-1530 Monday-Friday.

 

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, managing medications, formulating treatment and care plans for individuals and group education sessions  

  • Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment where patient wellness is paramount

  • occasion travel required to go to Waterhen, Penguin & Richmond during working hours in defence Vehicle 
  • telehealth not clinical setting, its an office setting 

  • Admin/Case Management Position 

 

What you bring 

  • Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse 

  • One of the following: 

  • ACMHN credentialed 

  • Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing 

  • Mental Health trained nurse / UK trained undergraduate Mental Health Nurse 

  • Minimum two years’ Post RN general registration experience within last five years in mental health within 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 to obtain 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 Jasmine Joy via Jasmine.Joy@serco-ap.com  for a confidential chat. 

Apply now.