Mental Health Registered Nurse

Sydney New South Wales, Australia
Mental Health Jobs, Nursing & Clinical Jobs

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    September 24, 2026
  • Expiration date
    November 26, 2026

Are you a passionate Mental Health RN looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique Primary healthcare setting ?

We’re looking for Mental Health RNs who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team as casual from any day to choose Monday to Friday and deliver high-quality care to Defence members.

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 Kuttabul Health Centre Kuttabul Health Centre is located on HMAS Kuttabul in Potts Point and the area itself has been host to a naval base since 1856. It is home to Fleet Support Unit South-East (FSU-SE) which conducts maintenance on ships and submarines. The health centre provides primary medical, aviation & underwater medical, outpatients, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy services to the ADF population. This mid-size health centre has up to 4,500 members and provides services for overseas visiting personnel. Standard operating hours are 0730-1530 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
  • occasion travel required to go to Waterhen, Penguin & Richmond during working hours in defence Vehicle
  • telehealth not clinical setting, its an office setting
  • Admin/Case Management Position

What You Bring

  • Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
  • One of the following:
  • ACMHN credentialed
  • Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
  • Mental Health trained nurse / UK trained undergraduate Mental Health Nurse
  • Minimum two years’ Post RN general registration experience within last five years in mental health within a Primary Healthcare Setting or Specialist Mental Health Setting
  • 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.

Interested? Contact Jasmine Joy via Jasmine.Joy@serco-ap.com for a confidential chat.

Apply now.

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Application ends: November 26, 2026
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