In December 2024, we began providing health, mental health, and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team of nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals offer a range of healthcare services, including health assessments, chronic disease management, health promotion, wound management, immunizations, and other primary health interventions. HCA also launched a 24/7 Virtual Care Centre (VCC), offering remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations to enhance onsite care for detainees
We’re looking for skilled and compassionate Mental Health Nurses to join our multidisciplinary Primary Health Care team at the Melbourne Immigration Detention Centre. The role focuses on early identification, assessment and management of mental health needs, psychological distress, and risk, within a primary care framework.
Part-time and Casual opportunities available
Day to day!
- Provide comprehensive mental health assessment, therapeutic intervention, medication management and care planning that promote wellbeing, stability, and continuity of care.
- Support individuals experiencing acute distress, trauma, and complex psychosocial needs
- A strong emphasis is placed on risk assessment, suicide and self-harm prevention, and timely escalation of concerns.
- Work collaboratively with primary care, security staff, and external services
Lets talk about you!
- Current AHPRA Registration as Registered Nurse (Division 1) with a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience, of which at least 2 years have been in a mental health setting.
- You hold a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent
- Calm, confident, and clinically sound under pressure
- Strong communication skills and a non-judgmental approach
- Passionate about equity, access, and high-quality care
Why you’ll love this role:
- Join a well-respected Australian healthcare organisation with 1,000+ clinicians across medical, nursing and allied health.
- Make a real clinical impact — time to assess, engage and build genuine therapeutic relationships (not just crisis care).
- Deliver holistic, trauma-informed and culturally responsive care in a structured, well-governed environment.
- Work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team that truly values nursing expertise.
- Ongoing training, clinical supervision and opportunities to grow your skills in complex care settings.
- Predictable rosters, strong leadership and genuine work–life balance.
Perks & Benefits:
- 7% discount on BUPA Private Health Insurance
- Paid birthday leave 🎉
- Salary packaging & novated leasing via Smartgroup
- Free onsite parking 🚗
If you have any questions or further assistance about the role, please contact Katie Longhurst on katie.longhurst@primaryhsa.com.au
Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.
Sounds like the role for you?
We'd love to hear from you, apply now and take the next step in your career!
