Supervising Psychologist

Job Req ID:  312174
Posting Start Date:  3 Sept 2026
Location: 

Townsville, Queensland, AU, 4813

Contract Type:  Part Time
Job Advertisement: 

Supervising Psychologist – Lavarack Health Centre – Part Time – Monday and Tuesday

 

Are you a passionate Supervising Psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting?
We’re seeking Supervising Psychologist who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high quality care to Defence members

What’s on offer

  • Competitive salary – attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates
  • Relocation support – assistance to move for the role
  • Quality patient centred care – longer appointments, no Medicare billing and dedicated admin time
  • Work-life balance - with predictable hours
  • Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
  • Progress your learning – paid CPD leave and supported pathways into Defence specific medicine
  • Practical perks – free on-site parking and uniforms provided
  • Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts

 

About the Lavarack Health Centre

Lavarack Health Centre is located in Townsville at Lavarack Barracks, the largest Army base in Australia.  It includes the Operational Deployment Force and facilities to undertake mission rehearsal exercises prior to deployment.  The facility provides primary medical, underwater medical, surgical outpatient, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical care to approximately 8000 members.  It also operates a 24/7 inpatient low dependency ward. The standard operating hours of the centre are generally 0730-1600 Monday – Friday

 

What you’ll do

  • Deliver evidence-based psychological services
  • Provide clinical supervision
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Conduct assessments and treatment planning
  • Maintain clinical records and ensure compliance with standards and Defence policies

 

What you bring

  • Registered Psychologist (AHPRA) – current & unrestricted
  • Approved Supervisor (Psychology Board of Australia)
  • 2+ years’ experience supervising provisionally registered psychologists
  • Recent CPD participation (AHPRA compliant)
  • Current CPR (HLTAID009) certification

 

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.