Nurse Practitioner

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 on-site medical care. To learn more please visit

About the Role

A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse educated and authorised to function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role. As Nurse Practitioner you will be responsible for providing general nursing care to patients with the additional ability to undertake tasks such as assisting in emergency medical responses, prescription of medications/vaccinations, ordering diagnostic investigations and direct referral to other health care professionals. You will adhere at all times to the competencies, guidelines and codes of professional standards as detailed by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), as well as Defence Policies and Procedures, legislative requirements and clinical governance directives.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• The highest levels of personal integrity and ethical behaviour.
• Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner).
• Current unconditional and unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1), General and Endorsed Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA.
• Context of Nurse Practitioner registration shall be within a general adult acute care setting and primary health care environment (excluding practitioners with narrow fields of sub-specialities including paediatrics, geriatrics, oncology, neonatology and midwifery.
• Minimum of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) nurse practitioner experience within a general adult acute care setting and primary health care environment within the last 5 years.
• Recent participation in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities in accordance with AHPRA.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification.

Deep commitment to patient outcomes

We are deeply rooted in delivering outstanding patient outcomes. In the unique Defence context, you have the opportunity to fully concentrate on delivering quality care, free from the typical constraints of busy and under-resourced clinical environments. Our patients are generally active, respectful and deeply engaged in their own recovery, factors that make your role even more rewarding.

Feel the empowerment that comes from being part of an exceptional team, operating in well-equipped facilities, and benefiting from favourable working hours. Above all, we are proud to foster a culture that truly values accountability, consistency, and a well-rounded work-life balance.

A unique work culture

At Serco, you're part of a culture unlike others. As a member of our team providing essential healthcare to Defence personnel, you experience a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose that's truly special. We're united by a common goal: to help our Defence members achieve full fitness and serve their country. We take pride in supporting our nation, and we celebrate the diverse skills and experiences each team member brings to our mission.

Work-life balance

Working with us, you appreciate the favourable working hours and a regular, predictable schedule — no shift work to disrupt your work-life balance. Our workdays are less stressful, with a manageable flow that allows you to focus on your core responsibilities while also completing necessary administration tasks. If you value a positive work-life balance, you find the Serco working experience refreshingly different.

About the Williamtown Health Centre

Williamtown Health Centre is located 30km north of Newcastle at RAAF Base Williamtown, Australia's premier fighter pilot training base. The base is one of the busiest in New South Wales, employing over 4500 people. The key functions of the Health Centre include primary health care, psychology, physiotherapy, and dentistry. Williamtown Health Centre's standard operating hours are Monday-Friday.

Live and work in the heart of the Hunter

Williamtown is the midpoint between the Newcastle city and the scenic Nelson Bay. It has easy access to everything from beautiful coastlines to the famous vineyards of the Hunter Valley. As a Nurse Practitioner at the RAAF Base in Williamtown, you're not just embarking on a career opportunity, you're joining a community that genuinely values both professional growth, personal satisfaction and a work-life balance.

About You

You are a passionate and dedicated nurse who is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare. With an ability to put patients at ease, your warmth and care is one of your greatest attributes. You are able to work autonomously and thrive in a busy environment where you can undertake advanced clinical responsibilities and make a difference to those in need. You are a respectful and professional person who demonstrates exceptional moral values in everything you do. You are 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.

Rewards & Benefits

Be part of an amazing culture, based on the values of trust, care, innovation and pride and great benefits:

• Sign-on bonus: Start your journey with us with our attractive sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits: A comprehensive range of benefits that cater to your diverse needs.
• Lifestyle discounts: Save through the Serco Benefits program including discounts with Apple, Qantas, Hoyts Cinemas and more.
• Regular working hours: No shift work, meaning more time for you and your family.
• Continuous learning: We encourage and facilitate professional development opportunities along with paid CPD leave for permanent employees
• Diversity and inclusion: Gain access to Global Employee Networks that embrace diversity and inclusion.
• Mental health support: Access our 24/7 mental health and counselling support via our Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

Find joy in knowing you're making a positive impact in a setting that respects your expertise and values your contribution to our shared mission.

Refer a friend or colleague and be rewarded

Refer a Healthcare Professional to join Serco's Australian Defence Force Health Services Team and receive a $500 Prezzee Voucher if they are successful

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Join Us

If you are 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 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.

You must also be an Australian Citizen in order to obtain the required Baseline Security Clearance for this role.

For a confidential chat, please contact Jasmine Joy on or at Jasmine.-

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Serco and Proud

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, but everyone also has an important role to play from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 60,000+ globally and 16,000+ in Asia Pacific responsible for delivering essential public services in areas including defence, justice, immigration, healthcare, facilities management and citizen services.

Serco requires employees in this role to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people. Please consider this requirement when submitting your application.

Serco's values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride underpin everything we do. We are curious, creative and collaborative. Our people matter and make a difference every day.

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.