Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training.
In December 2024, we commenced providing health, mental health and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team, which includes nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals, offer a wide range of healthcare services to detainees, such as triaging, medication, wound management, immunisation, and other clinical procedures. HCA also introduced a Virtual Care Centre (VCC), a 24/7 service that provides remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations, helping to enhance onsite care for detainees.
In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team committed to delivering person-centred, high-quality, and safe mental health care. You will be responsible for conducting mental health assessments, developing and implementing care plans, delivering therapeutic interventions, and monitoring the mental health and wellbeing of individuals in detention.
This is a fantastic opportunity to provide a wide range of mental health services, including crisis intervention, risk assessments, medication administration, psychoeducation, and support for individuals with complex mental health needs. The role focuses on delivering compassionate and trauma-informed care that respects the dignity, culture, values, beliefs, and rights of detainees, while contributing to a supportive and inclusive healthcare environment.
Join us in bringing a new approach to medical and wellbeing care for detainees by:
- Provide comprehensive, person-centred mental health care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment in collaboration with detainees and the multidisciplinary team.
- Promote culturally sensitive, safe, and respectful care that upholds the dignity, rights, and individual needs of people in detention.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of mental health services, including participating in policy development, quality initiatives, and performance reviews to enhance clinical outcomes for detainees.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring coordinated, multidisciplinary care and maintaining high standards of professional conduct to support Healthcare Australia’s values and reputation.
Permanent Part time and full time roles available
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You will be an AHPRA-registered Nurse (General, unrestricted registration) with either a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in mental health (non-telehealth) plus a post-graduate qualification in mental health.
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You will be an AHPRA-registered Nurse (General, unrestricted registration) with either a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience as a Mental Health Registered Nurse without a post-graduate qualification.
You’ll bring your passion for Primary Health care and be rewarded with:
To make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in your care apply for a role with us today. If you have any questions, please contact Renata Lage on renata.lage@primaryhsa.com.au or 0477 871 590
Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.
Healthcare Australia (HCA) is Australia’s largest diversified healthcare provider, operating nationwide across all sectors of health including primary health care, and acute care. We connect healthcare professionals, organisations, and people to provide end-to-end healthcare solutions. By filling the healthcare skills gap, we ensure Australians always have the support they need—making us Australia's #1 healthcare solutions provider.
We're highly experienced:
With over 50 years of experience connecting healthcare workforce with those needing support and care, we understand what works. The Healthcare Australia Group delivers quality, efficient, and flexible solutions nationwide with confidence.
We're dynamic:
HCA is known for our quick reflexes and it’s how we’re able to support Private, Public, Federal, State, and Territory Government and Health Departments. As a leading healthcare solutions provider, we're always ready to respond to urgent needs from customers, employees, or patients. Being active and responsive is fundamental to our identity.
We're human:
We're a team of over 15,000 passionate and committed healthcare workers and clinicians improving the health of our community. While embracing innovation through technology, we remain people-focused. We value human relationships and strive to make meaningful differences in lives across Australia.
We’re prepared:
Our years of experience have helped us develop comprehensive compliance frameworks and governance protocols—a key reason why leading private and public healthcare facilities choose us as their preferred provider.
Our compliance framework supports HCA health professionals in delivering safe, compliant care, ensuring our clients receive fully credentialed staff who are fit for purpose.
