Dental Assistant, Public Health

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Staff wellbeing program

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging benefits

Living expenses cap

Meals and entertainment cap

Job summary

Barwon Health is seeking motivated Dental Assistants to join a supportive, community-focused team. The role blends clinical chairside support with patient bookings and front-of-house duties across Belmont, Barwon Health North, Newcomb and regional sites.

You will prepare treatment rooms, reprocess instruments, uphold infection control standards and support oral health promotion within an inter-disciplinary team dedicated to improving community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Formally recognised tertiary qualifications in Dental Assisting (e.g., Certificate III).
• Experience as a Dental Assistant / Receptionist preferred.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and assist chairside during procedures.
• Reprocess instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Support patient bookings and front-of-house duties across clinics.
• Maintain patient records according to clinical standards.
• Work collaboratively within the dental team and across sites.
• Participate in quality activities and OH&S initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Reception duties

Infection control

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Certificate IV – Oral Health Promotion & Radiography

Job description

Employment Type - Permanent Full Time; Casual; Permanent Part Time

Job Category - Administration - Clerical/Data Entry/Typist/Telephonist

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

What We’re Looking 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.

Barwon Health Staff Benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion

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.

Child safety

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

All Appointments Are Subject To

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Application closing date: 23 November 2026