Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Casual

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a rewarding casual opportunity within a structured, team-based healthcare environment?

We are currently seeking a Casual Dental Assistant to join our team and work across Lavarack and Townsville Health Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality dental services supporting Australian Defence Force personnel.

About Us

Serco Australia, in partnership with Bupa, delivers integrated healthcare services to the Australian Defence Force across Australia. We provide defence-ready clinical and support staff across 50+ on-base locations nationally, ensuring ADF personnel have access to quality on-site medical care.

About the Health Centres

The bases includes the Operational Deployment Force and facilities to undertake mission rehearsal exercises prior to deployment.

The health centre provides primary medical, underwater medical, surgical outpatient, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical services to approximately 8,000 members. It also operates a 24/7 inpatient low dependency ward, supporting the health and readiness of Defence personnel.

Standard operating hours are generally 0700–1630 Monday to Friday.

About the Role

As a Dental Assistant, you will work closely with Dentists, Dental Specialists and Dental Hygienists to support the efficient delivery of dental services in accordance with Defence policies and national standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentists, Dental Specialists and Dental Hygienists during procedures
• Promote oral health to patients (where qualified and at the request of a Dentist/Dental Hygienist)
• Implement infection control procedures within the dental surgery in accordance with National Standards and Defence policies
• Manage patients in accordance with approved clinical protocols
• Maintain optimal hygiene and cleanliness of the dental surgery
• Manage patient clinical records, including electronic documentation and filing, book and manage patient recalls
• You will contribute to a safe, compliant and patient-focused environment that supports the operational readiness of Defence personnel.

About You

You are a proactive and reliable Dental Assistant who enjoys working in a collaborative clinical environment and maintaining high standards of patient care and infection control.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Recent experience as a Dental Assistant
• Cert III in Dental Assisting or willing to obtain
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• A high level of attention to detail and commitment to infection control standards
• The ability to manage time effectively in a structured environment
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Baseline Security Clearance prior to commencement

What’s on Offer

• Casual position
• Predictable weekday hours (0700–1630)
• No weekend work
• Opportunity to support Defence members in a unique healthcare setting
• Supportive and professional multidisciplinary team
• Access to a large, well-equipped health facility