Salary: $30 - $34 p/h + super + salary packaging
Full-time or part-time opportunities available | Permanent | Based in South Melbourne & Prahran
Support healthier smiles.
Build a rewarding career.
Make a difference every day.
Looking for a role where you can use your dental assisting skills while making a genuine impact in the community?
At Better Health Network (BHN), you'll be part of a supportive Oral Health team that helps people access essential dental care, improve their oral health, and feel confident about their wellbeing.
Whether you're assisting with treatment, supporting prevention programs, or participating in community outreach activities, the work you do will directly benefit people across our local communities.
In return, you'll join an organisation that values flexibility, skilled growth, teamwork and making healthcare more accessible for everyone.
At BHN, we know our people are our greatest asset.
We offer:
Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
A welcoming and supportive team culture
The chance to develop your skills across chairside, sterilisation and community outreach settings
Meaningful work that positively impacts local communities every day
About the role
As a
Dental Assistant
, you'll work closely with Dental Clinicians to deliver high-quality oral health services across our clinics and community settings.
You'll be part of a collaborative team committed to providing safe, accessible and person-centred care.
Your day may include:




Providing chairside assistance during a variety of dental treatments.
Preparing equipment, instruments and materials for clinical procedures
Supporting infection prevention and control practices
Maintaining and processing sterilised instruments within the CSSD
Assisting with patient records and dental imaging processes
Promoting good oral health practices and supporting education activities
Participating in community oral health promotion and outreach programs
Helping create a welcoming and positive experience for clients accessing care
About you
You'll be someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in delivering quality care and thrives in a team environment.
To be successful, you'll bring:
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Experience working as a Dental Assistant and customer service.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
A commitment to safe, high-quality patient care
The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy clinic environment
Confidence using clinical and computer systems
A collaborative and adaptable approach to work
Working across sites South Melbourne and Prahran.
Certificate III in Dental Assisting, particularly for CSSD-focused duties.
Applications close 11/08/2026 and will be assessed as received, and early applications are encouraged.
For enquiries about the role, please contact Archana Jayaprakash, Team Leader Oral Health at ******
We value Accountability, Collaboration, Respect and Courage, and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Dental Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Better Health Network
📍 Melbourne