Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist (Part-Time – Wednesday & Friday)

Are you an experienced Dental Hygienist seeking a meaningful part-time role in a unique Defence healthcare setting?

We are currently recruiting for a part-time Dental Hygienist to join our team at RAAF Base Amberley, working Wednesday and Friday each week. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver high-quality oral healthcare in a structured, multidisciplinary environment while enjoying predictable hours and genuine work-life balance.

About Us

Serco Australia, in partnership with Bupa, delivers integrated healthcare services to the Australian Defence Force across Australia. We provide defence-ready clinical and support staff across 50+ on-base locations nationally, ensuring ADF personnel have access to quality on-site medical care.

About the Location 

RAAF Base Amberley is the largest Air Force Base in Australia, located approximately 50 minutes from Brisbane. The base provides operational and maintenance support for the precision strike element of the Air Combat Group, including F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft. It also supports Australia’s strategic air lift capability, including KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), C-17 Globemaster III heavy lift aircraft and C-27J Spartan battlefield airlifters.

The on-base health centre delivers primary medical, aviation medical, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health and pharmaceutical services to more than 6,500 RAAF members.

Standard operating hours are generally:

• 0700–1630 Monday to Thursday (depending on role requirements)
• 5.5-hour half day on Friday

Your part-time schedule will align with Wednesday and Friday clinical operations.

About the Role

Working under the supervision and prescription of a Dentist/Dental Specialist, you will provide high-quality dental hygiene services to eligible ADF personnel.

• Routine dental hygiene treatments including scale and cleans, root planing and implant maintenance
• Periodontal charting, examinations, reviews and referrals
• Oral health promotion and preventative education
• Assisting during operative procedures when required
• Implementing and maintaining infection control procedures in line with national and Defence standards
• Managing patients in accordance with approved clinical protocols
• Maintaining accurate electronic health records

You will deliver services in accordance with professional standards, legislation and Defence policies, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality care.

About You

You are a confident clinician who works well independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a strong commitment to patient care and professional standards.

To be successful, you will have:

• Current, unconditional and unrestricted registration as a Dental Hygienist or Oral Health Therapist with AHPRA
• Minimum 2 years’ full-time (or equivalent) adult dental hygiene experience within the last 5 years
• Recent CPD participation in line with AHPRA requirements
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be an Australian Citizen To obtain and maintain an Australian Baseline Security Clearance

What’s on Offer

• Part-time opportunity – Wednesday and Friday
• Predictable hours with no weekend work
• Opportunity to pick up additional ad hoc shifts as they become available
• Potential to increase permanent hours over time
• Supportive, structured clinical environment
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the health and operational readiness of RAAF personnel
• A respectful and professional workplace culture

If you’re looking for a part-time role with real purpose in a unique and rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.