ACT– Psychologist – ACT Health Centre

ACT, Campbell, ACT Healthcare

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

What’s on offer

- Market-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 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 which operates 24/7. Services provided include primary medical, aviation & underwater medical, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy. Defence Force Recruitment for medical officers is in addition to health centre roles.



Standard hours of operation are generally 0800-1600 Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for 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

- 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.

Interested? Contact Krista Lucre [email protected] for a confidential chat.
Apply now.

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