Dental Assistant

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Dental

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08-Apr-2025

 

  • Travel Australia as the health force behind the defence force!
  • Flights + Accommodation + Hire Car + Daily Living Allowance provided.
  • Receive 3-4 weeks immersive training in your first contract!

Seize this exceptional opportunity to leverage your skills as a Locum Dental Assistant with Serco, all while making a meaningful impact.

Join us in supporting the ADF community and be part of a purpose-driven mission.

About Serco

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 defence-ready clinical and support staff across 50+ on-base locations nationally, ensuring that ADF personnel have access to quality on-site medical care. To learn more please visit  www.serco.com/ahsc

About the Role

As a Locum Dental Assistant, you'll play a vital role in providing chair-side assistance to our Dentist, Dental Specialist, or Dental Hygienist during the delivery of dental services to our valued patients.

Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of tasks aimed at ensuring smooth operations within the dental practice while upholding the highest standards of patient care.

In this role you will

  • Prepare and sterilise dental instruments and equipment to ensure they meet infection control standards
  • Assist with patient management, chair positioning, provide instruments and dispense materials as directed by the clinician
  • Record and update patient medical histories, treatment plans, and notes
  • Maintain a clean and safe treatment area by performing routine care and maintenance of dental equipment following sterilisation protocols
  • Prepare and mix dental materials such as fillings, impressions, and cements

As the ideal applicant you will have

  • At least 2 years’ full-time chair-side dental assisting experience in the last 5 years
  • A Certificate III or Certificare IV in Dental Assisting
  • A current First Aid (HLTAID011) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certificate
  • Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Defence Security Clearance
  • The ability to travel a minimum of 2 weeks full time per contract, and commit to 4 weeks total per/quarter.

At Serco, you will be part of 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; it's a career journey filled with possibilities across diverse contracts. Support our defence personnel and experience the satisfaction of making a real difference.

 

SERCO REFERRAL PROGRAM

Refer a Healthcare Professional to join Serco’s ADF Services Team and receive a $500 Prezzee Voucher if they are successful! Please email your referral’s resume and details to :

AHSCCareers@serco-ap.com

 

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Apply now or reach out to Senior Talent Acqusition Consultant Cassandra, via email: Cassandra.Goodwin @Serco-ap.com

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