Lead Regional Dental Assistant- Metro Team

Dental Assistant Network; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Accrued day off per month

Job summary

Oral Health Victoria (OHV) seeks a Lead Dental Assistant to support the Smile Squad across Victorian government schools. Lead responsibilities include assisting in clinical services, coordinating school visits, and mentoring junior staff within a regional team.

The role involves travel across the Metro region and occasional planning days at RDHM in Carlton. The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration with university placements, and flexible operations that may include home-based

Qualifications

• Cert IV in Dental Assisting required.
• Current Victorian driver’s licence essential for travel to schools.
• Working with Children Check (Employee) required.
• Demonstrates strong infection control practices in clinical settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication; adaptable to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate Smile Squad delivery with schools.
• Support clinicians in delivering clinical services to students in state schools.
• Travel within the region to provide services at various school locations.
• Work in school settings using portable equipment or the Smile Squad van.
• Collaborate with the School Dental Program team and Community Dental Agency staff.
• Support smooth clinical operations and administration for university placements.
• Occasional administrative work from home; travel to RDHM Carlton for planning days during term breaks.

Skills

Dental Assisting Cert IV

Driver's Licence

Working with Children Check

Infection control

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Cert IV in Oral Health Education with Fluoride Varnish

Job description

• Join Our Team as a Lead Dental Assistant – Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
• $71,943 per annum with 12% super plus access to Salary Packaging benefits, 5 weeks annual leave and an accrued day off per month.

• Join Our Team as a Lead Dental Assistant – Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
• $71,943 per annum with 12% super plus access to Salary Packaging benefits, 5 weeks annual leave and an accrued day off per month.

About OHV

At Oral Health Victoria (OHV), we know our team is key to deliver better oral health for Victoria. OHV is responsible for the delivery of oral health services through The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne (RDHM), through purchased services from over 50 community dental agencies and a range of oral health promotion programs and projects focusing on Victorian communities with the greatest need.

About The Role

Join our supportive team committed to enhancing the oral health of government school students statewide. We're looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team of Lead Regional OHT/DTs and Lead DAs, playing a vital role in the success of Smile Squad. The Lead Dental Assistant is responsible for supporting provision of clinical services to Government school students, coordinating operational activities and supporting University clinical placements for the Victorian school dental program, Smile Squad.

Some Duties To Expect

• Liaise with schools to plan and prepare for delivery of Smile Squad services
• Support clinicians in the provision of clinical services to students in Victorian government schools as part of the Smile Squad program
• Travel within your region to provide clinical services at various school locations
• Work clinically in a school setting either utilising the portable dental equipment, or working in and operating the Smile Squad treatment van
• Work closely with the School Dental Program team and Community Dental Agency Smile Squad staff to assist them in delivering Smile Squad services.
• Support the smooth running of clinical operations and overall flow for the Smile Squad University clinical placements
• The role will predominantly service schools in the Metro region and will have opportunities to complete administrative work from home
• Travel to RDHM in Carlton for planning days scheduled each term during the school holidays.

A Bit About You

• Possesses Cert IV in Dental Assisting.
• Located in the Metro Region, as travel to local schools is a core component of the role.
• A current Victorian driver’s licence is essential, and confidence driving large treatment vans is required. (Training will be provided)
• Holds a valid Working with Children Check - Employee version
• Demonstrates outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in following infection control guidelines within an acute care setting
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations and environments
• Possess a Cert IV in Oral Health Education with Fluoride Varnish qualification is desirable

Why work for OHV?

• It’s the people who make the difference at OHV! Join a friendly and collaborative team in a supportive and dynamic setting.
• Financial Wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of a generous salary package that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. Salary package up to $9,010 to assist with everyday living more affordable.
• Break free from the fixed clinic environment – either utilising the portable dental equipment in school settings or working in the Smile Squad treatment van
• Invest in your growth. Focus on leadership and mentoring through Professional Development and hands-on experiences in a lead position
• Balance is key, no weekends and access to an additional day off every month alongside 5 weeks annual leave.

Applications close: 23rd October 2026

Please note: We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date once a suitable candidate has been identified.

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 backgrounds, 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 Department of Health policies or guidelines and/or public health orders issued by the government.