Mental Health Registered Nurse

Are you a committed Mental Health Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting?

We’re seeking a Full time Mental Health Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team at Townsville Health Centre working Monday to Friday, delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel. Enjoy working Monday to Friday 0730–1600, supportive colleagues, and an environment that values empathy, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary - attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates
• Quality patient centred care - low acuity in a secure ADF setting
• Work-life balance - predictable hours Thursday and Friday 0700 to 1630
• Civilian Role - be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
• Progress your learning - Paid CPD leave, reservist/volunteer leave
• Practical Perks - Free on-site parking and uniforms provided
• Wellbeing support - Mental health resources and lifestyle discounts

About the Townsville Health Centre
Townsville Health Centre is located at RAAF Base Townsville, 6.5km outside Townsville. This facility supports more than 1000 regular personnel, as well as visiting Air Force exercise and international members. It is home to the Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters. The health centre provides primary medical, aviation medical, dental, nursing, mental health, physiotherapy, and pharmaceutical services. The standard operating hours of the centre are generally 0700-1630 Monday – Thursday (depending on role requirements), and a half day (5.5 hours) Friday.

What you’ll do

• Working Monday to Friday
• Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members
• Conducting fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care.
• Undertaking assessments, care plans for individuals and referrals and intake
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment where patient wellness is paramount

What you bring

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Credentialing with ACMHN or Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (or recognised international equivalent)
• Minimum two years’ post-graduate mental health experience, including comprehensive assessments and delivery of ‘Focussed Psychological Strategies’
• Comprehensive assessment skills and experience in ‘Focussed Psychological Strategies’ and ‘Psychological Therapy’ as per Medicare Schedule
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
• Australian Citizenship required to obtain Baseline Security Clearance
• Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient-centred care

Who we are
Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services.

Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.