Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Are you a passionate Psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact in a uniquePrimaryhealthcare settingwith no Medicare Billing? We’re looking for Psychologist s who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality care to Defence members. What’s on offer - Competitive salary - l ow acuity in a secure ADF setting
- Quality patient centred care -longerappointments,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 in office parking and uniforms provided About ACT Health Centre Home to the Department of Defence Headquarters, Airforce Headquarters and Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) which is a tri-service military academy.
The Health
Centre opened mid-2022 and is a large facility. It services approximately 7000 military personnel, including trainee officers from both ADFA and Royal Military College. There is a 24-bed low dependency ward whichoperates24/7. Services provided include primary medical, aviation & underwater medical, nursing, dental, mental health,pharmaceuticaland physiotherapy.
Defence Force
Recruitment for medical officers is in addition to health centre roles.
Standard hours of operation aregenerally 0800-1600Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groupsrequiredfor weekend and on-call shifts). This role is Monday, Thursday and Fridays, we may have some flexibility in days.
What you’ll do Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members C onductingfitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care . U ndertaking assessments, in tervention s, formulating treatment and care plans for individuals and group education sessions Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environmentwhere patientwellness is paramount What you bring Unrestricted AHPRA g eneral registration as a Psychologist Minimum two years’ Post Graduate experience within last five yearsin mental health within a Primary Healthcare Setting or Specialist Mental Health Setting Comprehensive assessment skills and experience in‘Focussed Psychological Strategies’ and ‘Psychological Therapy’ asperMedicare 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.