Dental Assistant, Public Health

• Join Barwon Health as a Dental Assistant in a supportive, community-focused team
• Enjoy a varied role combining clinical support with patient bookings and front-of-house duties
• Develop your skills across multiple clinics including Belmont, Barwon Health North, Newcomb & regional sites
• Fantastic multiple permanent full-time and part-time opportunities available with 5 weeks leave (pro-rata) and salary packaging

 

About the role

We’re seeking motivated  Dental Assistants who thrive in a team environment and are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

As a Dental Assistant, you will prepare treatment rooms, assist chairside during procedures, reprocess instruments, maintain infection control standards, and support oral health promotion. Working across multiple Barwon Health dental clinics, you’ll be part of an inter-disciplinary team dedicated to improving oral health and community wellbeing.

 

Key responsibilities 

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting

1. Services delivered are effective, efficient, coordinated and client focussed
2. Ensure patient flow by ensuring efficient patient scheduling and time management
3. AIDET – Acknowledge/Introduce/Duration/Explanation/Thankyou

• Certificate IV – Oral Health Promotion & Radiography 

1. Provision of an advanced level of clinical care that is of a quality consistent with Barwon Health clinical standards and policies (inclusive of Infection Prevention and OH&S Policies and Procedures)
2. Maintain patient records in accordance  with Barwon Health Clinical Record Standards 

• Work collaboratively within the dental team, including supporting rural rotations, providing professional assistance to colleagues, and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Contribute to service improvement and safety, actively participating in quality activities, performance areas, incident reporting, and OH&S improvement initiatives.

 

What we’re looking for 

• Formally recognized tertiary qualifications in Dental Assisting e.g. Certificate III in Dental Assisting
• Experience as a Dental Assistant / Receptionist preferred
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence 

 

Position Description

Careers In Dental And Oral Health | Barwon Health 

 

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

 

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

• Extensive professional development opportunities 

• Attractive salary packaging benefits 

• Living expenses capped at $9,010 

• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

 

Diversity and inclusion 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

 

Child safety 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards 

 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

 

All appointments are subject to: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 

• Immunisation Status Clearance 

• Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.