Dentist

SNSW – Dentist – Kapooka Health Centre - Part Time ( Thursday and Friday, 7:30 to 15:30) 

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 Kapooka Health Centre 

Kapooka Health Centre & Clinic are approximately 10 minutes outside of Wagga Wagga within the Kapooka Military area located at Blamey Barracks.  All soldiers in the Army complete Basic Training here, known as the “Home of the Soldier”.  These health facilities support the Army Recruit Training Centre (ARTC).  It has a 50-bed low dependency ward which operates 24/7.  Services provided include primary medical, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy.  Health Centre staff may be required to work across Wagga & Kapooka.  Standard hours of operation are generally 0700-1600 Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts). 

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 - Krista.Lucre for a confidential chat. 

 
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