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 Lavarack Health Centre, 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.

• Work-life balance – no nights, weekends, or public holidays
• Safe, respectful environment – motivated patient cohort focused on wellbeing
• Collaborative team – feel supported within a multidisciplinary environment
• Quality care – deliver meaningful mental health support without billings
• Civilian role – contribute to the mission without wearing the uniform
• Wellbeing support – access to mental health resources and lifestyle discounts

Located at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville — Australia’s largest Army base — the Health Centre provides comprehensive healthcare to approximately 8,000 Defence members.

The facility includes primary medical care, mental health, underwater medicine, surgical outpatient services, dental, physiotherapy, pharmacy services, and a 24/7 low-dependency inpatient ward.

Standard operating hours are Monday–Friday, 0700–1630, allowing for strong work-life balance.

• Conduct mental health intake and risk assessments
• Support case formulation and evidence-based treatment planning
• Contribute to care coordination for Defence members
• Assist with group psychoeducation and ongoing mental health programs
• Provide compassionate, person-centred mental health nursing care

• 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’
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
• Recent CPD, including at least 10 hours in mental health
• Familiarity with state/territory policies, national standards, and the ADF Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy (preferred)
• Impeccable integrity, empathy, and commitment to ethical, patient-centred care

Serco supports more than 12,000 professionals across Asia Pacific, delivering essential public services across defence, health, justice, and more.

In partnership with Bupa, we deliver high-quality on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.

Our values — Trust, Care, Innovation, and Pride — guide everything we do. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and people with disability. Employee Networks are available to support belonging, inclusion, and connection.

If you're ready to make a positive impact, click Apply Now to submit your application.

Please ensure your resume includes employment dates, hours worked, and contract types.

For a confidential discussion, contact Sarah at ***email_hidden***.