Dental Assistant
Date published
04 Nov 2026
Location
Launceston
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Bring dental care to the communities that need it most.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania delivers healthcare to rural and remote communities across Lutruwita/Tasmania through our aeromedical, primary health and outreach programs. Our dental program provides care to communities that often face significant barriers to accessing dental treatment, with services delivered from fixed clinics and mobile dental vans travelling to schools and remote communities across Tasmania.
We are seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to join our close-knit and supportive dental team based in Launceston.
The role
This is not your standard dental assistant role. Our Dental Assistants are an integral part of a highly collaborative outreach team delivering care across some of Tasmania’s most scenic and unique locations, including island and remote communities.
You will work across:
- Fixed clinics – 7 fixed clinic sites across regional Tasmania
- Mobile dental vans – 2 vans visiting schools and remote communities
- A varied role – a mix of clinical assisting, patient care, travel and team collaboration
Many of our sites are single-chair clinics, so you will work closely in a small team alongside one clinician. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting clinicians across fixed and mobile clinics
- Working independently alongside a single clinician in remote and regional clinic settings
- Supporting infection prevention and sterilisation processes
- Helping coordinate stock, equipment and clinic setup
- Assisting with administration and operational support duties during office-based weeks
- Building strong relationships with patients and local communities
- Travelling throughout regional and remote Tasmania as part of a rotating roster
The role is full time and based at our Launceston hangar. Travel is a core part of the role, with most team members travelling approximately three weeks per month. Most travel weeks run Monday to Thursday, with Friday half days in Launceston for administration, stock management and team support. The remaining week each month is typically office-based, supporting the wider dental program through administration, sterilisation coordination, stock management and operational support.
About You
You enjoy variety, autonomy, teamwork and adventure, and you want to be part of a stable and supportive organisation. You are adaptable, comfortable working closely with one clinician in a small clinic, and motivated by making a meaningful difference in communities with limited access to dental care. You share our values of Care, Collaboration, Excellence, Innovation and Trust.
Selection Criteria
The ideal candidate will have:
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or equivalent experience)
- Strong knowledge of sterilisation and infection control standards
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude
- Confidence working in changing environments
- The ability to travel and stay away from home during the week
Desirable
- Previous experience in outreach, regional or mobile healthcare settings (highly regarded but not essential)
What we offer
Competitive remuneration + superannuation
Generous not-for-profit salary packaging – up to $15,900 in general expenses plus $2,650 in meal entertainment, increasing your take-home pay
$100 per night living-away-from-home allowance during travel weeks
Paid travel time and administrative time
Friday half days
A genuinely supportive and team-focused environment
Opportunities to work closely with experienced clinicians across a variety of settings
Professional development and ongoing learning support
Unique experiences working in rural, remote and island communities
The opportunity to work with Australia’s Most Trusted Charity (Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards 2026)
What you will need
Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or equivalent experience)
National Police Check
Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Tasmania)
100-point identification check
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI+ communities. Please note all applicants require the right to work in Australia. We acknowledge the Tasmanian Aboriginal People and their enduring custodianship of Lutruwita (Tasmania).
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Dental Assistant in Launceston employer: Flying Doctor
At RFDS Queensland, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the contributions of our Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. Located in Brisbane, our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through ongoing learning opportunities, while our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in generous salary packaging and a range of benefits. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in rural and remote communities, all within a Monday to Friday schedule that promotes work-life balance.
