Psychologist

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  

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  Competitive salary - low acuity in a secure ADF setting 

  
  

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  Quality patient centred care - longer appointments, no Medicare Billing and dedicated admin time  

  
  

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  Work-life balance - predictable hours  

  
  

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  Civilian Role - be part of the mission without wearing the uniform  

  
  

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  Progress your learning - Paid CPD leave, reservist/volunteer leave  

  
  

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  Practical Perks - Free on-site parking and uniforms provided  

  
  

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  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  

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  Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members  

  
  

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  Conducting fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care. 

  
  

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  Undertaking assessments, interventions, formulating treatment and care plans for individuals and group education sessions  

  
  

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  Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment where patient wellness is paramount   

  
  

What you bring  

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  Unrestricted AHPRA general registration as a Psychologist   

  
  

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  Minimum two years’ Post Graduate experience within last five years in mental health within a Primary Healthcare Setting or Specialist Mental Health Setting   

  
  

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

  
  

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  Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)  

  
  

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  Australian Citizenship  for Baseline Security Clearance 

  
  

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  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.