Psychologist

1 day ago

Australia Serco Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

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 

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 professional growth

You value the opportunity to work in a supportive, high-standard clinical environment, 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
  • Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
  • (Desirable) Knowledge of relevant state/territory policies, national mental health standards, and the ADF Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy 2018–2023

About Lavarack Health Centre

Lavarack Health Centre is located in Townsville at Lavarack Barracks, the largest Army base in Australia.  It includes the Operational Deployment Force and facilities to undertake mission rehearsal exercises prior to deployment.  The facility provides primary medical, underwater medical, surgical outpatient, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical care to approximately 8000 members.  It also operates a 24/7 inpatient low dependency ward. The standard operating hours of the centre are generally Monday – Friday

Rewards & Benefits  

  • Meaningful work supporting defence personnel 
  • Paid annual and personal leave 
  • Paid CPD leave for permanent employees 
  • Paid volunteer leave and leave for reservists 
  • Provision of uniform 
  • Variety of lifestyle discounts through the Serco Benefits program including discounts with Apple, Qantas, Hoyts Cinemas and more 
  • Plus, ongoing 24/7 immediate mental health and counselling support via our Employee Assistant Program (EAP) 

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. 

For a confidential chat, please contact Sarah via

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