Dental Assistant-ADF Health Services Contract

Dental Assistant – Stirling Health Centre

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 the Health Centre

Located approximately 45km South of Perth on Garden Island, HMAS Stirling provides operational and logistics support to the RAN ships, submarines and aircraft based in WA. The base is home to RAN Submarine Training & Systems Centre, Training Centre West complex, Defence Communications Station Perth, and is a trials/research & support facility.  Health Centre services include primary medical, underwater medicine, nursing, mental health, physiotherapy, dental and pharmaceutical services.  Standard operating hours are generally 07:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements).

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.

Interested? Contact Manisha Kumar @ manisha.kumar@serco-ap.com for a confidential chat.

Apply now.