Mental Health Registered Nurse

Are you a committed Mental Health Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting?

We’re seeking a Part 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 Thursday and Friday 0730–1630, supportive colleagues, and an environment that values empathy, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary - attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates


• Quality patient centred care - low acuity in a secure ADF setting


• Work-life balance - predictable hours  Thursday and Friday 0700 to 1630


• 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 the Lavarack Health Centre
Lavarack Health Centre is located in Townsville at Lavarack Barracks, the largest Army base in Australia.  It includes the Operational Deployment Force and facilities to undertake mission rehearsal exercises prior to deployment.  The facility provides primary medical, underwater medical, surgical outpatient, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical care to approximately 8000 members.  It also operates a 24/7 inpatient low dependency ward. The standard operating hours of the centre are generally 0700-1630 Monday – Friday

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, managing medications, 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 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’


• Comprehensive assessment skills and experience in ‘Focussed Psychological Strategies’ and ‘Psychological Therapy’ as per Medicare Schedule  


• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009) 


• Australian Citizenship required  to obtain 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.