Dental Hygienist

Serco; Holtze; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quality patient care

Work-life balance

Civilian role

Paid CPD

On-site parking

Uniforms provided

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Serco seeks a Dental Hygienist for Robertson Health Centre, Holtze, delivering preventive care to Defence personnel in a civilian role. The site offers a multidisciplinary environment, with paid CPD, on-site parking, and uniform provision.

You will join a team of dental professionals providing high-quality care, education, and meticulous records in a 7:30am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday setting, supporting mission readiness and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Dental Hygienist or Oral Therapist.
• Minimum 2 years’ recent clinical experience in dental hygiene.
• Ability to work 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 required for Baseline Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

AHPRA registration

2+ years experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Ethical standards

Australian citizenship

Job description

Darwin Dental Hygienist – Robertson Health Centre - Full-Time

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 Enviornment - 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

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.

Interested? Contact Dan for a confidential chat on 0497 918845.