Dental Assistant, Public Health

Barwon Health; Barwon Downs; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks leave (pro‑rata)

Salary packaging

Job summary

Barwon Health is seeking motivated Dental Assistants to join a supportive, community‑focused team. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist chairside, reprocess instruments, and support patient bookings across Belmont, Barwon Health North, Newcomb and regional sites.

This permanent role offers varied duties, opportunity across multiple clinics, and 5 weeks leave (pro‑rata) with salary packaging. Experience as a Dental Assistant or Receptionist is preferred, along with a Certificate III in Dental

Qualifications

• Formal dental assisting qualification required.
• Experience as Dental Assistant/Receptionist preferred.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and assist chairside during procedures.
• Reprocess instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Support patient bookings and front‑of‑house activities.
• Work across multiple Barwon Health dental clinics and mentor less experienced staff.

Skills

Team oriented

Patient‑centred care

Front‑of‑house

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Certificate IV – Oral Health Promotion & Radiography

Job description

• Join Barwon Health as a Dental Assistant in a supportive, community-focused team


• Enjoy a varied role combining clinical support with patient bookings and front-of-house duties


• Develop your skills across multiple clinics including Belmont, Barwon Health North, Newcomb & regional sites


• Fantastic multiple permanent full-time and part-time opportunities available with 5 weeks leave (pro-rata) and salary packaging

About the role

We’re seeking motivated Dental Assistants who thrive in a team environment and are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

As a Dental Assistant, you will prepare treatment rooms, assist chairside during procedures, reprocess instruments, maintain infection control standards, and support oral health promotion. Working across multiple Barwon Health dental clinics, you’ll be part of an inter-disciplinary team dedicated to improving oral health and community wellbeing.

Keyresponsibilities

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting


• Services delivered are effective, efficient, coordinated and client focussed


• Ensure patient flow by ensuring efficient patient scheduling and time management


• AIDET – Acknowledge/Introduce/Duration/Explanation/Thankyou


• Certificate IV – Oral Health Promotion & Radiography


• Provision of an advanced level of clinical care that is of a quality consistent with Barwon Health clinical standards and policies (inclusive of Infection Prevention and OH&S Policies and Procedures)


• Maintain patient records in accordance with Barwon Health Clinical Record Standards


• Work collaboratively within the dental team, including supporting rural rotations, providing professional assistance to colleagues, and mentoring less experienced staff.


• Contribute to service improvement and safety, actively participating in quality activities, performance areas, incident reporting, and OH&S improvement initiatives.

Whatwe’relooking for

• Formally recognized tertiary qualifications in Dental Assisting e.g. Certificate III in Dental Assisting


• Experience as a Dental Assistant / Receptionist preferred


• Current Victorian Drivers Licence

Position Description

Careers In Dental And Oral Health | Barwon Health

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Excellent working conditions anda strong senseof job satisfaction

A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Attractive salary packaging benefits

Living expenses capped at $9,010

Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

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Diversity andinclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples,people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Childsafety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.Click herefor further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additionalinformation

If you need adjustments toparticipatein the recruitment process, please contact us at************@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

Satisfactory Police Record Check

Immunisation Status Clearance

Working with Children Check (if applicable)