Dental Assistant

Dental Health Services Victoria

Carlton, Melbourne, VIC

Dental (Healthcare and Medical)

Full-time

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Full-time dental assistant role.

Competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience

11.5% super + salary packaging

5 Weeks Annual Leave and Monthly Accrued Day Off for full-time employees

Your work will support Victorians better their oral health

The Royal Dental Hospital is the leading public oral health agency in Victoria. Our aim is to improve the oral health of all Victorians, particularly vulnerable groups and those most in need. We provide Victorians with quality oral health care through the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and work collaboratively with other sectors to deliver oral health promotion programs to benefit all Victorians.

This is a unique opportunity to expand your skills as a dental assistant across several departments, including primary care, the emergency department, and the dental teaching clinic. You’ll receive continuous guidance and support from our amazing team leader in primary care, whose leadership and mentorship will help you navigate complex situations and ensure your development as a dental assistant. This mentorship will be invaluable in helping you achieve your full potential in the field.

Your responsibilities will include

Clinical chair-side assisting with a dentist or specialist in the ward or in surgery.

Providing oral health education and promotion to our patients.

Preparing, maintaining, and managing the clinical environment, including equipment, materials, and instruments, in line with the treatment plan, to enhance efficient patient care. 

About you:

Well-developed communication skills.

Ability to work autonomously and take initiative.

Ideally, 12+ months of experience working chair-side assisting. However, if you have the right attitude to learn, this is not essential and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Certificate III in Dental Assisting or Certificate in Dental Nursing (Please note: Overseas-trained dentists must have a qualification in dental assisting from an Australian RTO).

Why work for DHSV?

Work with a team with a wide range of skills and experiences.

Patients who come from different cultures and social backgrounds.

5 weeks annual leave and monthly accrued day off.

Access to salary packaging benefits.

Fantastic Carlton location—great coffee and food right on your doorstep.

Access career development pathways.

Discover why our team loves working here! Visit our website: The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne to learn more about our unique collaborative culture and the amazing benefits we offer.

To see a full copy of the position description, please click here.

We warmly invite you to apply today and take advantage of this great opportunity to join our team! To submit your application, please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.

We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period, so please send them through your application ASAP. Please note: We reserve the right to withdraw this job advertisement prior to the closing date once suitable candidates have been identified.

Applications close on Tuesday, 15th July 2025, at 11.59PM

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For a confidential discussion, contact Pamela George at pamela.george@dhsv.org.au