About Us
ADF Health Services provides integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia. As part of this contract, 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 in office medical care.To learn more please visit
About The Role
We’re seeking a dedicated Full-Time Psychologist to join our mental health team at Lavarack Health Centre, Townsville.
Days & Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:00
Setting: Multidisciplinary team supporting the mental health needs of military members
In This Role, You Will
Intake assessment, risk assessment and crisis intervention
Programmatic treatment interventions and group psycho-education
Manage your own caseload plus case formulation and treatment planning
Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and risk management plans
Collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team
This is a role with scope and autonomy—where your professional expertise is valued, and your contribution makes a real difference to those who serve.
About You
You’re a passionate mental health professional who thrives on helping others achieve better psychological wellbeing. You have:
A compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
Excellent communication and active listening skills
Confidence working both autonomously and collaboratively within a team
A commitment to ethical practice and ongoing skilled growth
You value the opportunity to work in a supportive, high-standard clinical workplace, knowing your skills directly contribute to the wellbeing of Australia’s Defence members.
To Be Successful, You Will Have
Unconditional, unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Psychologist
Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience in the last 5 years in mental health (primary or specialist setting)
Experience in mental health assessment and delivery of Focussed Psychological Strategies (Medicare defined)
Recent CPD participation as per AHPRA requirements
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