Dental Assistant

Calling all Dental Assistants in Darwin! Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our active Australian Defence Force (ADF) members Join us on a parttime basis and become a vital part of our team providing essential dental care to those who serve our country.

This is a fantastic opportunity to utilize your skills and expertise in a rewarding environment all while enjoying the flexibility of parttime hours. Join us in our mission to support our ADF community and be a part of something truly meaningful. Apply now and take the next step in your dental career with us!

About Us
ADF Health Services provides integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia. As part of this contract Serco in partnership with Bupa provide defenceready clinical and support staff across 50 onbase locations nationally ensuring that ADF personnel have access to quality onsite medical care. To learn more please visit The Role
As a Dental Assistant youll play a vital role in providing chairside assistance to our Dentist Dental Specialist or Hygienist during the delivery of dental services to our valued patients.
Your responsibilities encompass a diverse range of tasks aimed at ensuring smooth operations within the dental practice while upholding the highest standards of patient care.

Provide chairside assistance to the dental practitioner during dental procedures ensuring patient comfort and safety at all times.
Perform administrative tasks including accurately entering and updating patient records scheduling appointments and assisting with other duties as delegated by the Dentist.
Actively promote oral health education to patients advocating for optimal hygiene practices and preventive care measures.

Support the dental team in various activities maintaining compliance with all relevant standards regulations and procedures.
Contribute to the cleanliness and sterilization of dental instruments and equipment adhering to infection control protocols to ensure a hygienic environment.
Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team fostering a supportive and cohesive work environment to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.

The Location
Larrakeyah Health Centre is located at the Larrakeyah Barracks in Darwin City. Larrakeyah Defence Precinct is a unique triservice Defence base directly supporting ADF operations & training. It is the home port of HMAS Coonawarra for Navy Patrol Boats and two Army Landing Craft. The facility has a routine dependency of 1100 personnel which surges every 3 months to conduct pre and post deployment medicals. The health centre provides primary medical nursing mental health dental physiotherapy and pharmaceutical services. Standard operating hours are generally 07:30 15:30 Monday Friday (depending on role requirements).

About You
As the ideal applicant you will have:

A minimum of 2 years (fulltime equivalent) experience within the last 5 years in a dental assisting role.
Recent engagement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities to stay updated with industry standards and best practices.
Current certifications in First Aid (HLTAID011 and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009 ensuring preparedness for emergency situations.

Possession of a Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent nationally recognized qualification demonstrating proficiency in dental assisting duties.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team contributing to the delivery of safe efficient and highquality patient care within a dental surgery setting.
Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Defence security clearance.

Rewards & Benefits
At Serco youll join a global community that celebrates diversity and inclusion through our Global Employee Networks fostering connections and growth opportunities worldwide.
We offer more than just a job; its a career journey filled with possibilities across diverse contracts. Support our defence personnel and experience the satisfaction of making a real difference.

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including paid annual and personal leave professional development leaves such as CPD leave and support for reservists through paid volunteer leave.
Take advantage of lifestyle discounts with our wide range of partners.
Your wellbeing is our priority. Access 24/7 mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and join a team of dedicated health professionals united in delivering exceptional service every day. Join Serco where were not just colleagues; were family committed to excellence and positive impact.

Referrals
Know a Healthcare Professional who would thrive in Sercos Australian Defence Force Health Services Team Refer them to us and if theyre successfully onboarded youll receive a generous $500 Prezzee Voucher as a token of our appreciation! Simply share their details via email to and well handle the rest. Thank you for helping us grow our team!

Join Us
If youre driven to make a positive impact and are eager to seize this opportunity submit your application by clicking the Apply Now button.

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At Serco every role matters. With over 60000 global team members including 16000 in Asia Pacific we deliver essential public services in areas like defence justice healthcare and more. The standard COVID19 vaccination is required for this role for everyones safety. Our valuesTrust Care Innovation and Pridedrive us. Were inclusive and diverse welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We embrace and champion diversity in all its forms from individuals of varied backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples LGBTQI individuals veterans and people with disabilities. Join us and access Employee Networks promoting diversity and belonging.