Dental Assistant

Job Req ID: 310251

Posting Start Date: 17 Jun 2026

Location:

Bandiana, Victoria, AU, 3693

Contract Type: Part Time

Job Advertisement:

Vic – Dental Assistant – Gaza Ridge Health Centre – 0.2 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 support Dental clinicians and deliver high-quality care to Defence members in a professional, team-focused environment.

What’s on offer

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 a team 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 Gaza Ridge Health Centre

The Gaza Ridge Health Centre is located on Gaza Ridge South at Bandiana near Wodonga. The Albury Wodonga Military Area consists of 3 barracks and is home to the Army’s Logistic Training Centre, Joint Logistics Unit Victoria and Schooling in various areas. This is a large base providing services to over 5000 Defence Force members. The health centre provides primary medical, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical care. There is also a 20-bed low dependency ward which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 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 primarily every Monday within a multidisciplinary healthcare team from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm.

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 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

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.