Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Network; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff health and wellbeing programs

Career development and education

Generous salary packaging

Flexible Working Arrangements

Staff gym and pool access

Job summary

Bendigo Health is seeking a Dental Assistant for the Community Dental Services in Bendigo, VIC. This fixed term full-time role supports patient care, prepares treatment areas, and records medical histories in accordance with BH policies.

The position emphasizes preventative care, involvement in Smile Squad and community outreach, and contribution to high-quality dental health services under the organisation's strategic plans through 2026–2030.

Responsibilities

• Dental Assistants support the Dental Operator in the provision of direct patient care in accordance with Bendigo Health policy and procedure guidelines.
• They prepare the patient and work areas for dental treatments and procedures including recording dental histories and medical information.
• Dental Assistants at Community Dental Services are actively involved in preventative oral health initiatives (including Smile Squad) and other early years outreach programs and high-risk community groups.

Job description

• Support for career progression and development in a leading regional health service!
• A strong attitude to teaching and learning
• 5% above award on commencement

Work In An Environment That Offers

• Support for career progression and development in a leading regional health service!
• A strong attitude to teaching and learning
• 5% above award on commencement

The Position

Job Reference: 4698

Position Title: Dental Assistant

Classification: DY12 - DY17

Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $2,327.80 - $2,477.08 + 5% above award on commencement

Hours per fortnight: 80 including and ADO every 4 weeks

Employment Status: Fixed Term Full Time until April 2027

Closing date: 18/10/2026

Join our passionate Community Dental Services team and be part of a supportive, purpose-driven environment where your skills can make a real difference!

Dental Assistants support the Dental Operator in the provision of direct patient care in accordance with Bendigo Health policy and procedure guidelines. They prepare the patient and work areas for dental treatments and procedures including recording dental histories and medical information. Dental Assistants at Community Dental Services are actively involved in preventative oral health initiatives (including Smile Squad) and other early years outreach programs and high-risk community groups.

The Dental Assistant is required to contribute to the provision of a high quality efficient and effective dental health services to patients in accordance with BH Strategic plan 2026 -2030 and Clinical Services Plan.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Community and Continuing Care Division provides a broad range of high-quality, person-centred care programs and services to consumers in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Each service within the division is designed to ensure holistic care and improve the overall well-being of our patients and communities.

The Community Services team is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing outcomes of the communities in the Loddon Mallee with six regional offices. This team includes: Aged Care Assessment undertaken on behalf of My Aged Care; Community Allied Health; Community Care; Carer Support and Community Nursing & Home Care.

The Continuing Care team delivers high-quality services across the Loddon Mallee region including: Dental Care; Chronic Disease Management; Outpatient Rehabilitation; Support for People Transitioning Home; Diabetes Management and Geriatric Management and Assessment.

The Allied Health team provides comprehensive, high-quality care across the continuum, including expert services in: audiology, dietetics, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology, social work, speech pathology and allied health assistants who work with these disciplines.

The Geriatric Medicine Team includes Geriatricians, Rehabilitation physicians, Palliative care physicians, registrars and junior medial staff. The Team work across inpatients, outpatients and home settings.

In addition, the Community and Continuing Care Division holds the professional portfolio of Chief Allied Health Officer. The Chief Allied Health Officer and allied health discipline managers provide professional governance for all allied health across Bendigo Health.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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