Dental Assistant

Better Health Network; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development and learning

Collaborative and supportive team

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Better Health Network is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our oral health clinicians across chairside care, sterilisation and community outreach in Prahan and South Melbourne, with work at other BHN locations as required.

This part-time permanent Grade 2 role requires a Certificate III in Dental Assisting and proficiency with imaging software such as Scanora and VNA, plus a current driver's license. BHN offers flexible work, development opportunities and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting required; IV for some roles within Central Sterilisation Service.
• Proven dental assisting skills and knowledge.
• Good communication and task-prioritisation abilities.
• Proficient with titanium imaging software and dental imaging tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance across general dental treatments, including extractions and root canal work.
• Prepare equipment, instruments and materials; manage stock levels.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures and safe waste management.
• Clean, inspect, pack and sterilise instruments; maintain sterilisation records.
• Support patient records, dental charting and radiograph processing.
• Participate in outreach programs and oral health education.
• Assist trainee dental assistants and casual staff when required.

Skills

Chairside care

Infection control

Record keeping

Sterilisation

Communication

Team player

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

Tools

Titanium

Scanora

VNA

Job description

Dental Assistant - Grade 2

Part-time-Permanent

Grade 2, with level based on experience

Prahan and South Melbourne, with work at other BHN locations as required.

Make a real difference in your community.

We are seeking a Dental Assistant to support our dental clinicians in delivering high-quality, person-centred oral health care to the community.

As a not-for-profit organisation, Better Health Network supports people and families at different stages of life and works with communities to strengthen health and wellbeing. We believe that better health and wellbeing is built around community.

About The Role

As a Dental Assistant in our Oral Health team, you’ll provide clinical and administrative support across chairside care, sterilisation and community outreach.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Providing chairside assistance across general dental treatments, including surgical extractions and root canal treatment.
• Preparing equipment, instruments and materials, and maintaining stock levels.
• Following infection prevention and control procedures, including safe management of clinical waste.
• Cleaning, inspecting, packing and sterilising reusable instruments, and maintaining accurate sterilisation records.
• Supporting accurate patient records, dental charting and processing of dental radiographs.
• Participating in outreach programs, oral health education and prevention activities.
• Supporting trainee dental assistants and assisting casual staff when required.

About You

You’ll be a qualified Dental Assistant who is organised, works well in a team and is committed to safe, high-quality care.

To Be Successful, You'll Bring

• A Certificate III in Dental Assisting.
• Demonstrated dental assisting skills and knowledge.
• Good communication skills and the ability to prioritise and manage tasks.
• Flexibility to respond to changing operational needs.
• A professional approach and commitment to client confidentiality.
• Proficient computer skills, including Titanium and dental imaging software such as Scanora and VNA.
• A current full or probationary driver’s license and First Aid Certificate.

A Certificate IV in Dental Assisting is required for some roles within our Central Sterilisation Service Department.

Why join BHN?

At BHN, you'll join a values-driven organisation that genuinely cares about its people and the communities it serves. We offer:

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

Location

This role is primarily based at [insert location], with work at other BHN locations as required.

We value Accountability, Collaboration, Respect and Courage, and we strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Pre-employment requirements include reference checks, a National Police Check, Working with Children Check, general statutory declaration, evidence of the right to work in Australia and evidence of meeting Category A vaccination requirements. An international police check is also required where applicable.