Civilian Defence Dental Assistant: Meaningful Chairside Care

Serco; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Uniforms

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Serco is inviting applications for a Dental Assistant at Cairns Health Centre, supporting Defence members in a Navy base setting. The role is Monday–Friday on a fixed-term contract through December 2026, offering exposure to a professional, collaborative team of Dentists and Hygienists.

You will assist procedures, maintain equipment, and help with patient records and administrative tasks while upholding infection control and high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent.
• 2 years chair-side experience in a dental setting.
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental procedures chair-side.
• Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and treatment areas.
• Promote oral health and support patient care.
• Maintain infection control and hygiene standards.
• Manage patient records and support administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Infection control

Team-focused

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

2 years chair-side experience

First Aid & CPR certified

Job description

Serco is inviting applications for a Dental Assistant at Cairns Health Centre, supporting Defence members in a Navy base setting. The role is Monday–Friday on a fixed-term contract through December 2026, offering exposure to a professional, collaborative team of Dentists and Hygienists.

You will assist procedures, maintain equipment, and help with patient records and administrative tasks while upholding infection control and high standards of care.