Registered Nurse

Posting Start Date: 31 Aug 2026

Location: Larrakeyah, Northern Territory, AU, 0820

Company: Serco Plc

Registered Nurse - Larrakeyah Barracks - Pat time 30hrs per week

 

Are you a passionate nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting? 


We’re seeking Registered Nurses who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high quality care to Defence members

 
What’s on offer 

  • Work-life balance – predictable hours, finish on time, Christmas & New Year Leave 

  • Safe, respectful environment – professional, health focused patient cohort 

  • Collaborative team – feel valued and supported in a multidisciplinary team 

  • Quality patient centred care – make a real impact 

  • Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform 

  • Practical perks – free parking and scrubs 

  • Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts  

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About the Larrakeyah Health Centre 

Larrakeyah Health Centre is located at the Larrakeyah Barracks in Darwin City. Larrakeyah Defence Precinct is a unique tri-service Defence base directly supporting ADF operations & training.  It is the home port of HMAS Coonawarra for Navy Patrol Boats and two Army Landing Craft. The facility has a routine dependency of 1100 personnel which surges every 3 months to conduct pre and post deployment medicals. The health centre provides primary medical, nursing, mental health, dental, physiotherapy and pharmaceutical services.  Standard operating hours are generally 07:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements).

 

What you’ll do 

  • Deliver high quality primary healthcare, including health assessments and vaccinations or monitor and manage patients in a low dependency ward setting 

  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including general practitioners, physios, mental health clinicians, and dental professionals 

  • Support Defence members through injury recovery, chronic condition management, and preventative care 

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What you bring 

  • Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse 

  • Minimum one year Registered Nurse experience in acute care, primary health care or military setting 

  • Current CPR certification (HLTAID009) 

  • Australian Citizenship required (Baseline Security Clearance) 

  • Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient centred care 

  • Ability to work a 24/7 roster  

  • This role is primarily Monday to Friday (day shift) within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. LEAVE THIS IF ROLE IS OPD ONLY 

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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 Dan on 0497 918845 for a confidential chat. 

 
Apply now.