Dental Assistant, Public Health

Swarh2; Geelong; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five 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 during procedures, reprocess instruments, and maintain infection control across Barwon Health dental clinics.

This role covers Belmont, Barwon Health North, Newcomb and regional sites, offering varied work, opportunities to contribute to oral health promotion, patient bookings, and front-of-house duties while enjoying generous leave and salary

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in dental assisting is required.
• Experience as a dental assistant or receptionist is preferred.
• Commitment to infection control and patient care standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and reprocess instruments.
• Assist chairside during dental procedures and maintain supplies.
• Maintain infection control standards and patient records.
• Support patient bookings, front-of-house duties and oral health promotion.
• Collaborate across multiple Barwon Health clinics, including rural rotations.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Certificate IV – Oral Health Promotion & Radiography

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• 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

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

Childsafety

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

Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Contact person: Jacinta Claxton

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