Overview
Base pay range
A$33.90/hr - A$33.90/hr
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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 defence-ready clinical and support staff across 50+ on-base locations nationally, ensuring that ADF personnel have access to quality in office medical care. To learn more please visit
About the Role
You will be responsible for providing chair-side assistance to the Dentist/Dental Specialist/Hygienist in the delivery of dental services to patients. You will also assist with administrative tasks such as entering/updating patient records as well as other duties as required by the Dentist including promotion of oral health to patients and maintaining optimal hygiene of the surgery.
We have MULTIPLE roles available:
1x Fixed term full time maternity leave contract working 37.5 hours Mon - Fri, commencing November 2025 and ending August 2026
1x Fixed term full time maternity leave contract working 37.5 hours Mon - Fri, commencing January 2026 and ending August 2026
1x Permanent Part Time role commencing January 2026 working Mon, Tues and Thurs
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Australian Citizenship for Commonwealth Security Clearance purposes
Certificate III in Dental Assisting or nationally recognised equivalent qualification
Minimum of 2 years (full time equivalent) experience within the last 5 years
Ability to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality care to patients within a dental surgery
About Amberley Health Centre
RAAF Base Amberley, the largest Air Force Base in Australia and approximately 50 minutes from Brisbane city. It provides operational and maintenance support for the precision strike element of the Air Combat Group, F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft. It supports the strategic lift capability for the Australian military's KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), C-17 Globemaster III heavy lift aircraft and C-27J Spartan battlefield airlifters. The health centre provides primary medical, aviation medical, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health and pharmaceutical services to over 6500 RAAF members. The standard operating hours of the centre are generally Monday – Thursday (depending on role requirements), and a half day (5.5 hours) Friday.
About You
You have a professional and friendly manner and enjoy interacting with patients and assisting the dental team with a range of support activities. Ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and procedures, you take pride in contributing to the cleanliness and effectiveness of a dental surgery environment and assisting your team wherever possible. You are a respectful and professional person who demonstrates exceptional moral values in everything you do. You are passionate about providing dental support services and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support delivery of the highest standard of care to patients.
Referral Programs
Paid CPD leave for permanent employees
Paid volunteer leave and leave for reservists
Provision of uniform
Variety of lifestyle discounts through the Serco Benefits program including discounts with Apple, Qantas, Hoyts Cinemas and more!
Plus, ongoing 24/7 immediate mental health and counselling support via our Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Join a dedicated team of collaborative and supportive health professionals
Join Us
If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity, submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
For a confidential chat, please contact Katie Wintle on or
If you would like to learn more about these and other opportunities available, please visit to find out more.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care and Health and Human Services
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📌 Dental Assistant
🏢 Serco
📍 Queensland