Psychologist

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  Part-time Psychologists who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality care to Defence members.  

What’s on offer  

• Competitive salary - low acuity in a secure ADF setting 
• Quality patient centred care - longer appointments, no Medicare Billing and dedicated admin time  
• Work-life balance - predictable hours  
• Civilian Role - be part of the mission without wearing the uniform  
• Progress your learning - Paid CPD leave, reservist/volunteer leave  
• Practical Perks - Free on-site parking and uniforms provided  
• Wellbeing support - Mental health resources and lifestyle discounts  

About Cairns Health Centre  
Cairns Health Centre is located at HMAS Cairns, on the northern shore of Trinity Inlet and close to the CBD of Cairns.  Members mainly conduct border controls and responsibility extending from Rockhampton to Thursday Island, providing maintenance, logistic and administrative support for Cairns fleet-based units.  The base is home to approximately 1000 Navy and civilian personnel providing primary medical, underwater medicine, dental, nursing, and mental health services. The standard operating hours of the centre are generally 0700-1630 Monday – Thursday depending on role requirements, and a half day (5.5 hours) Friday.

What you’ll do  

• Working Monday to Thursday 0730 to 1600 onsite delivering high-quality mental health care to Defence members  
• Conducting fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care. 
• Undertaking assessments, interventions, formulating treatment and care plans for individuals and group education sessions  
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment where patient wellness is paramount   

What you bring  

• Unrestricted AHPRA general registration as a Psychologist   
• Minimum two years’ Post Graduate experience within last five years in mental health within a 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 for 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.