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 casual Mental Health Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team at Amberley Health Centre, delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel. Enjoy working Monday, Tuesday. Thursday and 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 
• 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 Enoggera Health Centre
Enoggera Health Centre is located at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane, and provides support to Gallipoli, Victoria, Bulimba, and Damascus Barracks. Established in 1908, this modern military base currently spans 600 hectares with approximately 8000 members. The largest base in South Queensland, it incorporates the Deployable Joint Force Headquarters, a major manoeuvre formation, local support facilities and a range of training facilities.  The health centre provides primary medical, aviation & underwater medical, surgical outpatient, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical services. This facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  The standard operating hours of the centre are generally 0700-1630 Monday – Friday 

 

What you’ll do

• Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members 
• Conducting fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care.
• Undertaking assessments, interventions, managing medications, formulating treatment and care plans for individuals and group education sessions  
• 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.