Dental Assistant-ISC

Oral Health Victoria (formerly Dental Health Services Victoria); City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Monthly accrued day off (ADO)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Public transport discount

Job summary

Oral Health Victoria (formerly Dental Health Services Victoria) – Carlton VIC is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the Specialist Care Department. This role offers the opportunity to work with experienced dental professionals and coaching support from a Team Leader, within a diverse public health organisation.

You will contribute to high-quality patient care and gain specialist-care experience. The position requires a Certificate III in Dental Assisting and ideally 3+ years of chair-side

Qualifications

• 3+ years chair-side experience preferred.
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting required.
• Strong communication and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Clinical chair-side assisting with a Dentist or Specialist.
• Provide oral health education and promotion to patients.
• Prepare, maintain, and manage the clinical environment and instruments.

Skills

Chair-side dental assisting

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Oral Health Victoria (formerly Dental Health Services Victoria) – Carlton VIC

• Full time and Part Time, ongoing positions as Dental Assistants


• $60,522.80 - $65,367.64 (Dependent on experience) + 12% super + salary packaging


• 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Monthly Accrued Days Off for Full-Time Employees


• Your work will support Victorians better their oral health.

Oral Health Victoria (formerly Dental Health Services Victoria) is the leading public oral health agency in Victoria. We aim to improve the oral health of all Victorians, particularly vulnerable groups, and those most in need. OHV is funded by the State Government to provide clinical dental services to eligible Victorians. As trusted advisors in public oral health policy and program and guideline development, we continue to contribute to improving oral health in our communities.

About The Role

The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne has a rare opportunity for a Dental Assistant to join us to work in our Specialist Care Department.

This is a great opportunity to gain skills in Specialist Care and to work and learn from other highly experienced Dental Assistants and Coaches, with the support of our amazing Team Leader in Specialist Care.

You will get to work within a diverse organisation. We recognise that our Dental Assistants are critical to the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and effective clinical care.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Clinical Chair-side assisting with a Dentist or Specialist on the ward.


• Providing oral health education and promotion to our patients.


• Preparing, maintaining, and managing the clinical environment, including equipment, materials, and instruments, in line with the treatment plan, to enhance efficient patient care.


• For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the position description.

You Will Have

• Ideally, 3+ years of experience working chair-side assisting.


• Certificate III in Dental Assisting


• Well-developed communication skills.


• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative.

Why work at Oral Health Victoria?

• Salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 plus $2,650 Meal Entertainment, helping you maximise your take-home pay.


• Discounted Myki and affordable car parking through salary packaging.


• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives to support your health and wellbeing.


• Convenient Carlton location with excellent public transport access.


• Enjoy nearby green spaces, cafés, and Melbourne's vibrant food scene.


• Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) to support work-life balance for full-time employees only.


• Be part of a friendly, collaborative team making a meaningful difference to the oral health of Victorians every day.

We acknowledge that diversity increases our ability to transform and achieve better health outcomes therefore we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

OHV is committed to child safety and wellbeing and has zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. We provide an inclusive and welcoming environment where cultural safety for children is promoted and practiced.

OHV is a public health service and requires employees to be vaccinated in accordance with policies published by the Department of Health and/or public health orders issued by the government.