Registered Nurse Primary Care

Make a meaningful impact in correctional health at Acacia Prison

Serco is a place where you can grow.

Join a team of over 12,000 professionals across the Asia Pacific and be part of a workplace that offers challenge, purpose, and genuine impact.

We’re committed to supporting your career and wellbeing with benefits designed to support you at every stage, including:

• Uniforms, daily meals, and onsite parking
• Access to Benefits @Serco, including wellbeing programs, career development, and shopping discounts
• Opportunities to expand your skills and learn from experienced colleagues

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse – Drug & Alcohol at Acacia Prison, you’ll play a key role in supporting inmates affected by substance use issues through assessment, referral, counselling, and case management.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary health team, you will contribute to:

• Promoting the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates
• Ensuring the safety and security of inmates, staff, and the community
• Providing a respectful and professional environment for staff, inmates, and visitors

This role allows you to make a real difference by supporting individuals with complex needs while maintaining high standards of clinical care within a secure setting.

What You’ll Bring

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Minimum 2 years’ clincal experience in mental health and/or drug and alcohol programs (full-time or part time equivalent)
• Relevant post graduate qualifications in mental health or drug and alcohol; or working towards same; or extensive experience working in drug and alcohol field
• Experience in conducting health assessments and case management of patients health care 
• Strong understanding of drug and alcohol issues, dual diagnosis, and chronic disease
• Sound knowledge of common mental health concerns
• Cultural awareness across diverse backgrounds and contemporary issues

Why Serco?

Across Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong, Serco delivers essential services in health, justice, defence, maritime, and community sectors, positively impacting millions of lives.

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, and people with disability. Our employee networks help foster connection, inclusion, and support across the organisation.

Ready to make a difference?

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Barbara Swart – Talent Acquisition Business Partner

📞 +61 8 8432 2510

 
📧 barbara.swart@serco-ap.com

Impact a better future at Serco. Apply now