Darwin Dental Hygienist – Robertson Health Centre – 15.2 hours per week (2 days)
Are you a skilled and passionate Dental Hygienist looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique Primary healthcare setting? You'll provide high-quality preventive oral health care to Defence personnel as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.
What's On Offer
* Competitive salary – attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates
* Quality patient centred care – longer appointments and dedicated admin time
* Work-life balance – with predictable hours
* Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
* Progress your learning – paid CPD
* Supported Environment – Work & learn with some of the best dentists in Australia
* Practical perks – free on-site parking and uniforms provided
* Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts
Robertson Health Centre is located within Robertson Barracks in Holtze, approximately 15 km east of Darwin. The facility supports approximately 2,800 Defence personnel, along with a significant Reserve component. The Barracks also host an additional 2,500 US Marines on a rotational basis from May to September each year. The Health Centre provides comprehensive services including primary medical, pharmaceutical, dental, physiotherapy, and mental health care, and operates a 22-bed, 24/7 inpatient ward. Standard operating hours are 7:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday.
What You'll Do
* Provide oral hygiene treatments and preventive dental care to patients (defence members)
* Deliver tailored oral health education and advice to support wellbeing
* Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation
* Support infection control, sterilisation, and hygiene protocols
* Collaborate with dental and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe care
* Ensure compliance with Defence policies and clinical standards
What You Bring
* Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Dental Hygienist or Oral Therapist
* Minimum 2 years' recent clinical experience in dental hygiene
* Ability to work both independently and within a supportive team
* Strong communication skills with a caring, patient-focused approach
* Commitment to maintaining high clinical and ethical standards
* Australian Citizenship a must to obtain Baseline Security Clearance
Who We Are
Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services. Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.
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