Are you a committed Mental Health Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting?
We're seeking a Full time Mental Health Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team at Lavarack Health Centre, delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel.
Enjoy working Monday to Friday *********, supportive colleagues, and an environment that values empathy, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
What's on offer
Work-life balance – no nights, weekends, or public holidays
Safe, respectful environment – motivated patient cohort focused on wellbeing
Collaborative team – feel supported within a multidisciplinary environment
Quality care – deliver meaningful mental health support without billings
Civilian role – contribute to the mission without wearing the uniform
Wellbeing support – access to mental health resources and lifestyle discounts
About the Lavarack Health Centre
Located at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville — Australia's largest Army base — the Health Centre provides comprehensive healthcare to approximately 8,000 Defence members.
The facility includes primary medical care, mental health, underwater medicine, surgical outpatient services, dental, physiotherapy, pharmacy services, and a 24/7 low-dependency inpatient ward.
Standard operating hours are Monday–Friday, *********, allowing for solid work-life balance.
What you'll do
Conduct mental health intake and risk assessments




Support case formulation and evidence-based treatment planning
Contribute to care coordination for Defence members
Assist with group psychoeducation and ongoing mental health programs
Provide compassionate, person-centred mental health nursing care
What you bring
Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Credentialing with ACMHN or Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (or recognised international equivalent)Minimum two years' post-graduate mental health experience, including comprehensive assessments and delivery of 'Focussed Psychological Strategies'
Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
Recent CPD, including at least 10 hours in mental health
Familiarity with state/territory policies, national standards, and the ADF Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy (preferred)
Impeccable integrity, empathy, and commitment to ethical, patient-centred care
Who we are
Serco supports more than 12,000 professionals across Asia Pacific, delivering essential public services across defence, health, justice, and more.
In partnership with Bupa, we deliver high-quality on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.
Our values — Trust, Care, Innovation, and Pride — guide everything we do.
We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and people with disability.
Employee Networks are available to support belonging, inclusion, and connection.
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📌 Mental Health Registered Nurse (Townsville)
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