Job Description: Dental Assistant
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As a civilian Dental Professional working with the Australian Defence Force, you will deliver important clinical care to those who serve in the Army, Air Force, and Navy.
We offer lots of headroom for you to grow and flexible benefits to suit you in every stage of your life and career, including:
* Paid CPD leave for permanent employees
* Paid volunteer leave and leave for Reservists
* The provision of uniforms
* Free Car Parking
* A variety of lifestyle discounts through our Benefits program including discounts with Apple, Qantas, Hoyts Cinemas and more
* Access to Sonder, our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, including immediate mental health and counselling support as well as access to specialist support lines and wellbeing programs for you and your immediate family
Referrals
Refer a friend or colleague who is a Healthcare Professional to join Serco's Australian Defence Force Health Services team and receive a Prezzee Voucher if they are successful Conditions apply.
Please email their details to and we'll take care of the rest.
Make an impact at Serco
As a Dental Assistant, you'll make a positive impact by:
* Providing chair-side assistance to a Dentist/Dental Specialist/Hygienist
* Assisting with administrative tasks such as entering/updating patient records, as well as other duties as required
* Promoting oral health to patients
* Ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and procedures, including Defence Policies & Procedures
* Contributing to the cleanliness and hygiene of the dental environment
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Certificate III in Dental Assisting or nationally recognised equivalent qualification
* Demonstrated compliance with relevant standards and procedures
* Minimum of 2 years' chair-side experience within the last 5 years
* Recent participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities
* Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certification
* Enjoy interacting with patients and supporting the dental team with a range of activities
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care
About ADF Health Services
In partnership with Bupa, our ADF Health Services team provides integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force personnel across Australia.
This includes providing defence-ready clinical and support staff across 45+ on-base locations, ensuring access to quality on-site medical care.
About Stirling
Located approximately 45km south of Perth on Garden Island, HMAS Stirling supports RAN ships, submarines, and aircraft based in WA, and hosts various training and support facilities. Services include primary medical, underwater medicine, nursing, mental health, physiotherapy, dental, and pharmaceutical services. Operating hours are generally 07:30 – 16:00, Monday to Friday.
Security Clearance
You must be an Australian Citizen to obtain the required Baseline Security Clearance for this role. You don't need to be enlisted in the Defence Force to work as a civilian on-base, and your job remains here even if Defence personnel you care for are deployed.
If you would like to find out more before applying, please contact Tracey Charry at 08 8432 2541 or for a confidential chat.
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