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Support for career progression and development in a leading regional health service!
A strong attitude to teaching and learning
Casual and ongoing positions available - employment to suit your lifestyle!
5% above award on commencement increasing to 10% on completion of 12 months of service
The Position
Job Reference:
****
Position Title:
Dental Assistant
Classification:
DY12 - DY17
Salary per hour (exc. super):
$***** - $***** + 5% above award on commencement and 10% after 12 months of service
Hours per fortnight:
Up to 80 (including and ADO every 4 weeks if working 80 hours)
Employment Status:
Ongoing Full Time, Part Time or Casual oppportunities available
Join our passionate Community Dental Services team and be part of a supportive, purpose-driven environment where your skills can make a real difference!
Dental Assistants support the Dental Operator in the provision of direct patient care in accordance with Bendigo Health policy and procedure guidelines.
They prepare the patient and work areas for dental treatments and procedures including recording dental histories and medical information.
Dental Assistants at Community Dental Services are actively involved in preventative oral health initiatives (including Smile Squad) and other early years outreach programs and high-risk community groups.
The Dental Assistant is required to contribute to the provision of a high quality efficient and effective dental health services to patients in accordance with BH Strategic plan ********** and Clinical Services Plan.
Working with Bendigo Health
Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.
Created by our community in the ****s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.
Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care.
Every Person, Every Time.




Bendigo Health has around **** staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria.
The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:
Staff health and wellbeing programs
Career development and education opportunities
Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
Flexible Working Arrangements
Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program
If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.
Your New Division
The Community and Continuing Care Division provides a broad range of high-quality, person-centred care programs and services to consumers in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
Each service within the division is designed to ensure holistic care and improve the overall well-being of our patients and communities.
The Community Services team is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing outcomes of the communities in the Loddon Mallee with six regional offices.
This team includes: Aged Care Assessment undertaken on behalf of My Aged Care; Community Allied Health; Community Care; Carer Support and Community Nursing & Home Care.
The Continuing Care team delivers high-quality services across the Loddon Mallee region including:



Dental Care; Chronic Disease Management; Outpatient Rehabilitation; Support for People Transitioning Home; Diabetes Management and Geriatric Management and Assessment.
The Allied Health team provides comprehensive, high-quality care across the continuum, including expert services in: audiology, dietetics, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology, social work, speech pathology and allied health assistants who work with these disciplines.
The Geriatric Medicine Team includes Geriatricians, Rehabilitation physicians, Palliative care physicians, registrars and junior medial staff.
The Team work across inpatients, outpatients and home settings.
In addition, the Community and Continuing Care Division holds the professional portfolio of Chief Allied Health Officer.
The Chief Allied Health Officer and allied health discipline managers provide professional governance for all allied health across Bendigo Health.
Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a outstanding city to live and work in.
Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities.
We can offer generous versatile working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.
Diversity and Inclusion
Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Act with Respect X | We are proud to be a Respect X Accredited Employer.
We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation.
Learn more:
If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.
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📌 Dental Assistant (Victoria)
🏢 Bendigo Health Care Group
📍 Victoria