Dental Assistant

Serco; Seymour; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Safe environment

Collaborative team

Meaningful work

Civilian role

Parking and uniforms

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Serco supports defence-related healthcare at the Puckapunyal Health Centre, Seymour. This Dental Assistant role is 0.6 FTE with day shifts on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, within a multidisciplinary team of Dentists and Hygienists, delivering high-quality care to Defence members.

You will assist chair-side procedures, maintain equipment, promote oral health, uphold infection control, and handle patient records with administrative tasks. A civilian role offering tangible impact.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification.
• 2 years chair-side experience in a dental clinical setting.
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certification.
• Strong understanding of infection control and clinical standards.
• Great communication skills with a caring, team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting dental procedures through chair-side assisting.
• Preparing and maintaining clinical equipment and treatment areas.
• Promoting oral health and supporting patient care.
• Maintaining infection control and hygiene standards.
• Managing patient records and supporting administrative tasks.

Skills

Chair-side experience

Infection control

Communication skills

Team player

Administrative support

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Seymour – Dental Assistant – Puckapunyal Health Centre – 0.6 FTE

Are you a caring and organised Dental Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting? This is a great opportunity to supportDental clinicians and deliver high-quality care to Defence members in a professional, team-focused environment.

What’s on offe r

• Work-life balance – predictable hours, finish on time, Christmas & New Year Leave
• Safe, respectful environment – professional, health focused patient cohort
• Collaborative team – feel valued and supported in ateam of Dentists and Hygienists
• Meaningful work – support positive oral health outcomes for Defence members
• Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
• Practical perks – free parking and uniforms
• Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts

About the Health Centre

Puckapunyal Military Area is located approximately 13km west of Seymour. This was first used as a mobilisation and training area during WWI and by 1939, and was formally established in the early 1940’s. It is home to the Headquarters of the Combined Arms Training Centre, Army Knowledge Centre and Schools of Artillery & Transport. The health centre services up to 4000 Defence members and provides primary medical, aviation medical, nursing, physiotherapy, dental, pharmaceutical and mental health. There is a 12 bed low dependency ward which operates 24/7. The standard operating hours are 07:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).

This role is every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (day shift) within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

What you’ll do

• Supporting dental procedures through chair-side assisting
• Preparing and maintaining clinical equipment and treatment areas
• Promoting oral health and supporting patient care
• Maintaining infection control and hygiene standards
• Managing patient records and supporting administrative tasks

What you bring

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification
• 2 yearschair-side experience in a dental clinical setting
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certification
• Strong understanding of infection control and clinical standards
• Great communication skills with a caring, team-focused approach

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.To learn more about Serco click here