Dental Assistant

Each; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Victoria is seeking a passionate Dental Assistant to join their Oral Health team. You'll provide essential support for clinical practices, promote oral health education, and collaborate with diverse professionals. Ideal candidates will possess a Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting and experience in public dental services. This role offers a dynamic work environment and generous salary packaging.

Benefits

Salary Packaging

Public Holiday Substitution

Cultural Safety

Support for Student Placements

Qualifications

• Recent practice in Dental Assisting.
• Experience with public dental services.
• Knowledge of infection control guidelines.
• Intermediate IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assistance in line with public dental standards.
• Support oral health promotion and education.
• Maintain infection control and sterilisation procedures.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders professionally.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical competency

Communication

Organizational ability

Empathy

Education

Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting

Job description

• Compensation: AUD 30.79 - AUD 34.39 - hourly

Company Description

For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive.

Join us and be part of a team that delivers Altogether Better Care—because when we come together, we create brighter futures for all.

Job Description

Location:Outreach – Smile Squad, Ferntree Gully & Ringwood
Employment Type:Full-time, Monday to Friday
Compensation: From $30.79 per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

AtEach, we believe in the power of care to transform lives. We’re looking for a passionateDental Assistantto join our Oral Health team and help deliver person-centred, accessible, and effective dental care to our community.

What you’ll be doing

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll be the heartbeat of our clinical team—providing chairside support, promoting oral health education, and ensuring our environment meets the highest standards of safety and care. You’ll work alongside dentists, oral health therapists, and other professionals to create a welcoming and respectful space for every client.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing clinical assistance in line with public dental standards
• Supporting oral health promotion and education
• Maintaining infection control and sterilisation procedures
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
• Communicating with clients and stakeholders with empathy and professionalism

What you’ll bring

You’re someone who thrives in a team, communicates with warmth and clarity, and brings a high level of clinical competency to your work. You’ll also have:

• Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting with recent practice
• Experience in a range of dental procedures, ideally including public dental services
• Sound knowledge of infection control guidelines
• Intermediate IT skills and strong organisational ability
• A commitment to inclusive, safe, and respectful care

Why work with us at Each?

At Each you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide:

• Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety
• Salary Benefits: Maximise your take home pay with generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year, AND up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment
• Leave Entitlement: Public Holiday Substitution policy
• Culture: Engaging, inclusive and supportive team environment. We are a large team of over 60 staff members that work across the sites in the provision of high quality, safe clinical services. A diverse team consisting of dentists, prosthetists, oral health therapists, dental therapists, senior dental assistants, oral health educators, dental assistants, and trainee dental assistants, and EACH also supports dental student placements during the year from Melbourne University.
• Variety: Enjoy a varied day working across Ringwood and Ferntree Gully sites as well as various schools in our mobile vans and outreach programs including Smile Squad.

To view the full Position Description, click here or visiteach.com.au, go to ‘Work With Us’ > ‘Careers’ > ‘Open Roles’ and search for this position.

Questions?Contact Cammie Dinh (Talent Acquisition Business Partner) at [e-mail].a u
Deadline for applicationsSunday 28th September.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today!

Additional Information

Next Steps in the Hiring Process
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