Dentist

ACT Region – Dentist – ACT Health Centre – 0.2 FTE 

ACT Base, Campbell, ACT Healthcare  

Are you a passionate Dentist looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting with no Medicare billing? We’re looking for a Dentist who is keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high quality oral healthcare to Defence members. 

What’s on offer 

• Competitive salary – attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates 

• Relocation support – assistance to move for the role 

• Quality patient centred care – longer appointments, no Medicare billing 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 leave and supported pathways into Defence specific medicine  

• Practical perks – free on-site parking and uniforms provided 

• Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts 

About ACT Health Centre 

Home to the Department of Defence Headquarters, Airforce Headquarters and Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) which is a tri-service military academy.  The Health Centre opened mid-2022 and is a large facility.  It services approximately 7000 military personnel, including trainee officers from both ADFA and Royal Military College.  There is a 24-bed low dependency ward which operates 24/7.  Services provided include primary medical, aviation & underwater medical, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy. Defence Force Recruitment for medical officers is in addition to health centre roles.  Standard hours of operation are generally 0800-1600, This role is for a Thursday.

What you’ll do 

• Deliver clinical dental services to Defence members 

• Provide a full range of general dental care including examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning and preventative care 

• Undertake procedures such as restorations, extractions, root canal treatments, periodontal care and minor oral surgery 

• Promote and maintain oral health through patient education, preventative strategies and ongoing care 

• Use diagnostic tools including dental imaging to support clinical decision-making and treatment planning 

• Maintain accurate clinical records using Defence eHealth systems and ensure compliance with governance frameworks 

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to support optimal patient outcomes 

What you bring 

• Current unconditional and unrestricted registration as a Dentist with AHPRA 

• Minimum two years’ full-time (or equivalent) post graduate clinical experience, with recent practice within the last five years 

• Strong clinical capability across a broad range of general dentistry procedures 

• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certification 

• Australian Citizenship required for baseline security clearance 

• Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient-centred care 

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 Krista Lucre on 0475 958 815 or Krista.Lucre@serco-ap.com for a confidential chat. 

 
Apply now.