Psychologist

Are you a psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting? We’re are looking for from experienced Psychologists to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team at Lavarack Health Centre working every Friday 0730 to 1600. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based mental health care to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel in a professional, supportive environment.

What’s on offer

• Work-life balance – predictable hours, finish on time
• Safe, respectful environment – professional, health-focused patient cohort
• Collaborative team – feel valued and supported in a multidisciplinary setting
• ivilian role – contribute to the mission without wearing the uniform
• Practical perks – free parking and uniforms provided
• Wellbeing support – access to mental health resources and lifestyle discounts

About Lavarack Health Centre 

Located in Townsville at Lavarack Barracks, the largest Army base in Australia, Lavarack Health Centre supports approximately 8,000 ADF personnel. The base is home to the Operational Deployment Force and plays a critical role in mission rehearsal and deployment readiness. The Health Centre delivers a comprehensive range of services including primary medical, underwater medical, surgical outpatient, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical care, alongside a 24/7 inpatient low dependency ward. Standard operating hours are 0700–1630, Monday to Friday.

What you’ll do 

• Work within the ADF Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
• Conduct intake assessments, risk assessments, and crisis intervention
• Develop case formulations and treatment plans
• Deliver programmatic and evidence-based psychological interventions
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records, including reporting, bookings, and recalls

What you bring 

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a General Psychologist
• Minimum 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) postgraduate experience in the last 5 years within a primary health or specialist mental health setting
• Demonstrated experience delivering evidence-based Focussed Psychological Strategies under the Medicare Schedule
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
• Australian Citizenship (Baseline Security Clearance required)
• Commitment to ethical, patient-centred care and ongoing CPD

Who we are 

Serco supports more than 12,000 professionals across Asia Pacific, delivering essential services in defence, health, justice, and beyond. Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations nationally. Learn more about Serco at: https://www.serco.com/aspac

Join Serco and provide quality healthcare for those who serve. Apply now.