Dental Assistant (Portsmith, Queensland, AU, 4870)

Serco
Australia
Workplace: OnsiteContractFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: certificationSkills: ["Communication","Infection control","Patient care","Teamwork"]

Support dental clinicians in a primary healthcare setting for Australian Defence Force members at Cairns Health Centre. Assist dental procedures chair-side, prepare and maintain clinical equipment and treatment areas, promote oral health, maintain infection control and hygiene standards, and manage patient records while supporting administrative tasks. Work Monday to Friday on a fixed-term contract through December 2026 in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

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Dental Assistant (Portsmith, Queensland, AU, 4870)

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Job Summary

Support dental clinicians in a primary healthcare setting for Australian Defence Force members at Cairns Health Centre. Assist dental procedures chair-side, prepare and maintain clinical equipment and treatment areas, promote oral health, maintain infection control and hygiene standards, and manage patient records while supporting administrative tasks. Work Monday to Friday on a fixed-term contract through December 2026 in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
Location: Australia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist dental procedures chair-side while supporting dental clinicians.
  • •Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and treatment areas.
  • •Promote oral health and support patient care.
  • •Maintain infection control and hygiene standards.
  • •Manage patient records and support administrative tasks.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Free ParkingUniformsHealth Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •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.
Experience:2+ years
Education:Certification / Diploma
Skills:CommunicationInfection controlPatient careTeamwork
Certifications:First Aid (HLTAID011)CPR (HLTAID009)

Company Brief

Serco
Provides public services across defence, transport, health, justice, immigration and citizen services, delivering operations, consultancy and managed services to governments and commercial clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Hook, United Kingdom
Founded: 1929
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