QLD – Dentist – Lavarack Health Centre – Casual
Are you a Dentist looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique healthcare setting?
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Dentist to join our multidisciplinary team at Lavarack Health Centre on a casual basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver high-quality dental care to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel while working in a supportive and professional clinical environment.
In this role, you will provide comprehensive dental services and play an important part in maintaining the oral health and operational readiness of Defence members.
What’s on offer
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Flexible casual opportunity within a well-supported clinical environment
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Work-life balance – structured clinic hours with no late nights or weekend work
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Collaborative team – work alongside experienced dental, medical and nursing professionals
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Modern facilities supporting a wide range of healthcare services
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Civilian role – support Defence personnel without serving in the military
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Practical perks – free on-site parking and uniforms provided
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Wellbeing support – access to mental health resources and lifestyle benefits
About the Lavarack Health Centre
Located in Townsville at Lavarack Barracks, the largest Army base in Australia, Lavarack Health Centre supports the Operational Deployment Force and provides facilities to undertake mission rehearsal exercises prior to deployment.
The health centre delivers a wide range of services including primary medical, underwater medicine, surgical outpatient care, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical services to approximately 8,000 personnel.
The facility also operates a 24/7 inpatient low dependency ward, providing comprehensive healthcare services on base. Standard operating hours are generally 0700–1630 Monday to Friday.
What you’ll do
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Deliver preventative and emergency dental care including examinations, restorations and minor oral surgery
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Perform procedures such as x-rays, extractions, root canal treatments and prosthodontic management
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Work collaboratively with dental, medical and nursing teams to deliver safe, high-quality patient care
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Support the oral health and dental readiness of Defence personnel
What you bring
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Current, unrestricted registration as a Dentist (General) with AHPRA
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Minimum 2 years’ full-time post graduate clinical chair-side experience within the last 5 years (or part-time equivalent)
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Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certification
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Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with AHPRA requirements
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Australian Citizenship to obtain the required Baseline Security Clearance
Who we are
Serco supports more than 12,000 professionals across the Asia-Pacific region, delivering essential services in defence, healthcare, justice, and community services.
Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ on-base locations nationwide, ensuring members have access to quality on-site medical care.
