Overview
Serco Larrakeyah, Northern Territory, Australia
Join a team delivering integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force personnel. This role is based at Larrakeyah Health Centre in Darwin and supports Defence readiness through clinical and support staff.
Responsibilities
- You will be responsible for providing chair-side assistance to a Dentist/Dental Specialist/Hygienist.
- You will assist with administrative tasks such as entering/updating patient records, as well as other duties as required.
- You will assist in the promotion of oral health to patients.
- You will ensure compliance with all relevant standards and procedures, including accordance with Defence Policies & Procedures.
- You will contribute to the cleanliness and effectiveness of a dental surgery environment and maintaining optimal hygiene of the surgery.
Qualifications
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting or nationally recognised equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrated compliance with relevant standards and procedures.
- Minimum of 2 years’ (full time equivalent) chair-side experience within the last 5 years.
- Recent participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities.
- Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification.
Requirements
- 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 stays here, even if the Defence personnel you care for are deployed.
Benefits
- 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 Perks 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
About ADF Health Services
In partnership with Bupa, our ADF Health Services team provides integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia, including defence-ready clinical and support staff across 45+ on-base locations.
About Larrakeyah
Larrakeyah Health Centre is located at the Larrakeyah Barracks in Darwin City. The health centre provides primary medical, nursing, mental health, dental, physiotherapy and pharmaceutical services with standard operating hours generally 07:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements).
How to Apply
For a confidential chat, please contact Dan on or We welcome diverse applicants and are committed to inclusion and belonging.
As a fast-growing global company, Serco’s services span justice, migration, defence, space, customer services, health, and urban mobility. Our work addresses complex challenges and serves governments globally.
Referral programs may apply and can increase your interview chances. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+ communities, veterans, and people with disability.
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