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, provides defence‑ready clinical and support staff across 50+ on‑base locations nationally, ensuring that ADF personnel have access to quality on‑site medical care. To learn more, please visit
About the Role
You will be an integral member of an experienced multi‑disciplinary health care team providing a range of high‑quality evidence‑based mental health services to patients. You will undertake intake assessments, risk assessments, crisis intervention, case formulation, and medication management, as well as 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.
Qualifications and Experience
- Highest levels of personal integrity and ethical behaviour.
- 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 “Focused Psychological Strategies” as defined under the Medicare Schedule.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification.
- Knowledge of relevant State/Territory policies and procedures and national standards governing mental health practice (desirable).
- Knowledge of the ADF Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2018‑2023 (desirable).
- Recent participation in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities in accordance with AHPRA with a minimum of 10 hours directly related to mental health.
About Williamtown Health Centre
Located 30 km north of Newcastle at RAAF Base Williamtown, Australia’s premier fighter pilot training base, Williamtown Health Centre provides primary medical, aviation medical, outpatient, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health and pharmaceutical services. Standard operating hours are generally 07:30‑15:30 Mon‑Fri (depending on role requirements).
About You
You are a dedicated nurse committed to providing the highest quality healthcare, particularly passionate about mental health. You demonstrate warmth, care and an ability to put patients at ease. You are respectful and professional, uphold exceptional moral values, and thrive in a multi‑disciplinary team to support delivery of the highest standard of care to patients.
Rewards & Benefits
- Be part of an amazing culture based on trust, care, innovation and pride.
- Access to Global Employee Networks that embrace diversity and inclusion.
- Start with a job and stay for a career with extensive employment and growth opportunities across Serco’s many contracts.
- Meaningful work supporting defence personnel.
- Referral Programs.
- Paid annual and personal leave.
- Paid CPD leave for permanent employees.
- Paid volunteer leave and leave for reservists.
- Provision of uniform.
- Lifestyle discounts through the Serco Benefits program (Apple, Qantas, Hoyts Cinemas, etc.).
- 24/7 immediate mental health and counselling support via Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
- Cooperative and supportive health qualified team.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Australian Citizens, to obtain the required Baseline Security Clearance. Serco requires employees in this role to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. If you’re not an Australian Citizen, please consider applying for other healthcare roles through Serco’s careers site.
Application Process
If you are inspired to make a positive difference, submit your application by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please ensure your resume includes start and finish dates for each role, employment type (e.g., casual, part‑time, full‑time) and hours worked per week.
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