Your role:

As an Army Dental Assistant, you’ll enjoy a rewarding role assisting Army dentists and taking responsibility for patient management, dental records and the management of x-ray and dental equipment. You’ll be a soldier highly skilled in dental procedures who provides direct assistance to a dentist or a civilian dental hygienist.

You’ll be a member of the Army's dental team and provide dental services for hospitals, health battalions and dental centres. On base, you’ll train and work in modern well-equipped clinics. On exercises and operations in Australia and overseas, you’ll work in sophisticated mobile facilities or Navy vessels.

You will enjoy advantages including, but not limited to:

- Free medical and dental, including access to allied health, rehabilitation, and mental health specialists
- Competitive salary package with incremental salary increases as you gain experience
- Generous Superannuation of 16.4% - a huge 4.4% over the Australian standard
- A subsidised home loan or rent allowance
- Allowances and bonuses which recognise specialist skills and employment types
- The ability to package your salary

- Job security

- Career progression and development

- Good work/life balance

- Travel opportunities
- Excellent social and fitness facilities

- Paid training

Location: Following your initial military training, you could be posted to one of the many Army bases and units across Australia.



You’ll be primarily positions in Adelaide, SA, Brisbane, Qld, Darwin, NT or Townsville, Qld. You may also be posted to other locations, including regional areas.

Salary:

Upon commencing training, your starting salary will be approximately $60,517 per annum plus 16.4% superannuation and your pay will increase as you progress through training.

On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training, you’ll enjoy a package starting from $82,322 per annum.

Eligibility:

For this role, you must:

- Be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics
- If you are not an Australian Citizen, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page to confirm you meet the requirements for a career in the ADF
- Be reasonably fit and healthy.Keeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. You’ll need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but don’t worry, we'll give you tips to help you prepare
- Be able to successfully obtain a security clearance

How to apply:

1. Click ‘Quick Apply’ to express your interest and speak with a recruiter. An ADF Careers team member will call you within 5 business days.
2. Ready to apply now? Visit the link below to view the full position description and submit your application today.

Dental Assistant - ADF Careers

📌 Dental Assistant (No Experience) (Brisbane)
🏢 ADF Careers
📍 Brisbane