AddressAbout Us
Serco, in partnership with Bupa, provide defence-ready clinical and support staff across 50+ on-base locations nationally, ensuring that ADF personnel have access to quality on-site medical care.
Be the health force behind Australia’s Defence Force.
Be part of a supportive community dedicated to making a real impact.
Experience a work environment that values your well-being and fosters a healthy work-life balance while also providing opportunities for your growth and meaningful care.
Seeking expressions of Interest for Mental Health Registered Nurses and Mental Health Social Workers to join our team.
You’ll be an integral member of an experienced multi-disciplinary healthcare team providing a range of high-quality evidence-based Mental Health services to patients.
Available roles include:
Mental Health Registered Nurse roles at Robertson and Darwin Health Centres:
The support you provide includes
- Undertaking risk assessments, intake assessments, crisis intervention, case formulation, and medication management.
- Extra support services as required. Additionally, your management of crisis presentations, risk assessment and risk management planning will be supported within a multi-disciplinary team and by the Senior Mental Health team for your region.
To be successful in this role, you’ll have:
- Current unconditional and unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Credentialed with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN); OR minimum qualification of Graduate Diploma Mental Health Nursing; OR undergraduate trained Mental Health Nurse (UK); OR trained and registered as a Psychiatric Nurse / Mental Health Nurse.
- Minimum of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) Post Graduate experience in Mental Health in a primary health or specialist Mental Health setting undertaking comprehensive Mental Health assessment and delivering a range of evidence based 'Focussed Psychological Strategies' as defined under the Medicare Schedule.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification.
- Recent participation in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities in accordance with AHPRA with a minimum of 10 hours directly related to Mental Health.
Open to any interest from Mental Health Social Workers at Robertson and Darwin Health Centres:
- Support with the development of risk assessments, intake assessments, crisis intervention, case formulation, and medication management.
- Manage patient clinical records, filing of hard copy reports, booking and recall of patients
To be successful in this role, you’ll have:
- Current membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
- Minimum 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) Post Graduate experience in the last 5 years in Mental Health in a primary health or specialist Mental Health setting undertaking comprehensive Mental Health assessment and delivering a range of evidence based 'Focussed Psychological Strategies' as defined under the Medicare Schedule.
- Recent participation in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities in accordance with AASW
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification
About You
You’re an Australian Citizen that is passionate and a dedicated Mental Health professional who is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare to those in need.
You’re also someone that
- Has the capability to put patients at ease
- Demonstrates warmth and care as one of your greatest attributes
- Understands the importance of this in making a difference to those in need of Mental Health services
- Is respectful and professional who demonstrates exceptional moral values in everything you do
- Is passionate about providing health services and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support delivery of the highest standard of care to patients
Please note, you must be an Australian Citizen to obtain the required Baseline Security Clearance for this role.
- If you’re not an Australian Citizen, please feel free to apply to other healthcare roles with Serco.
Rewards & Benefits
- $10,000 sign on bonus for successful candidates in permanent roles
- Up to $5,000 Relocation assistance up for candidates who meet eligibility
- Paid annual and personal leave
- Paid CPD leave for permanent employees
- Paid volunteer leave and leave for reservists
- We provide your uniform
- Gain access to Global Employee Networks that embrace diversity and inclusion
- Variety of lifestyle discounts through the Serco Benefits program including discounts with Apple, Qantas, Hoyts Cinemas and more!
- Access to ongoing 24/7 immediate Mental Health and counselling support via our Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
About Serco
We bring together the right people, technology and partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world's most urgent and complex challenges. With a focus on serving governments globally, our services span health, justice, immigration, defence, space, customer services, and urban mobility.
We do important work that really matters.
When you join Serco, you join a team of 50,000+ people across the globe, including 12,000+ across Asia Pacific.
You'll discover a highly supportive culture and trusted leadership that will help you achieve your work goals and manage a flexible approach to work-life.
We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, veterans and people with disability. By joining Serco you will have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Join Us
If you’re inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity, submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Please note we may have flexible working arrangements available including FIFO, hybrid and locum options if these locations are not close to where you reside.
Your resume must include start and finish dates for each role, along with employment type (e.g. casual, part-time, full-time) and hours worked per week.
For a confidential chat, please contact Shari Ienco via email to organise - ***********@Serco-AP.com
