Are you a passionate Mental Health Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique Primary healthcare setting with no Medicare Billing?
We're looking for Mental Health Social Workers 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 & New Year Leave
Safe, respectful environment – qualified, 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 Townsville Health Centre
Townsville Health Centre is located at RAAF Base Townsville, 6.5km outside Townsville. This facility supports more than **** regular personnel, as well as visiting Air Force exercise and international members. It is home to the Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters. The health centre provides primary medical, aviation medical, dental, nursing, mental health, physiotherapy, and pharmaceutical services. The standard operating hours of the centre are generally ********* Monday – Thursday (depending on role requirements), and a half day (5.5 hours) Friday.




What You'll Do
Work every Thursday and Friday
Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members
Conducting fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care.
Undertaking assessments, update care plans for individuals
Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment where patient wellness is paramount
What You Bring
Current member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
Minimum two years' full time (or part time equivalent) 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 (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.
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📌 Social Worker (Townsville)
🏢 Serco
📍 Townsville