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 & Current Year Leave
- Safe, respectful setting – 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

About the 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 is a fixed-term part time opportunity until July 2027 working the below roster across PM Ward, AM Ward and Day Clinic shifts:

WK1 - Monday & Friday
WK2 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
WK3 - Thursday
WK4 - Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

What you’ll do

Deliver high quality primary healthcare, including health assessments and vaccinations or monitor and manage patients in a low dependency ward settingWork collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including general practitioners, physios, mental health clinicians, and dental professionalsSupport Defence members through injury recovery, chronic condition management, and preventative care

What you bring

- Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered NurseMinimum 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

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 Katie Wintle on [email protected] for a confidential chat.
Apply now.

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