Senior Dental Assistant

Northeast Health Wangaratta; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

5 weeks annual leave

Holiday swap

EAP

Wellbeing programs

Gym membership

Social club

Job summary

Northeast Health Wangaratta is seeking an experienced Senior Dental Assistant to join our team and lead a dedicated dental assistant group. This role supports dental clinicians to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care in line with our clinical standards and policies.

The successful applicant will provide day-to-day leadership and supervision within the dental area, helping the team operate effectively while maintaining a high standard of practice.

Responsibilities

• Supports dental clinicians to provide high-quality, patient-focused care in line with NHW’s clinical standards and policies.
• Provides day-to-day leadership, supervision and support to the dental assistant team.

Job description

• Full Time, Ongoing Contract
• 76 hours per fortnight

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Dental Assistant to join our team.

The Senior Dental Assistant plays an important role in supporting dental clinicians to provide high-quality, patient-focused care in accordance with Northeast Health Wangaratta’s clinical standards and policies.

This position also provides day-to-day leadership, supervision and support to the dental assistant team within the clinical area, helping to ensure the team operates effectively and maintains a high standard of clinical practice.

If you are a skilled Dental Assistant who enjoys supporting patients, working collaboratively with clinicians and leading a team, we would love to hear from you.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applications close Sunday, 27th of September 2026