Dental Assistant (Part-Time) — Flexible, Community Impact

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

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.