Join Barwon Health as a Dental Assistant in a supportive, community-focused team
Enjoy a varied role combining clinical support with patient bookings and front-of-house duties
Develop your skills across multiple clinics including Belmont, Barwon Health North, Newcomb & regional sites
Fantastic multiple permanent full-time and part-time opportunities available with 5 weeks leave (pro-rata) and salary packaging
About the role
We're seeking motivated Dental Assistants who thrive in a team environment and are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
As a Dental Assistant, you will prepare treatment rooms, assist chairside during procedures, reprocess instruments, maintain infection control standards, and support oral health promotion. Working across multiple Barwon Health dental clinics, you'll be part of an inter-disciplinary team dedicated to improving oral health and community wellbeing.
Keyresponsibilities
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Services delivered are effective, efficient, coordinated and client focussed
Ensure patient flow by ensuring efficient patient scheduling and time management
AIDET – Acknowledge/Introduce/Duration/Explanation/Thankyou
Certificate IV – Oral Health Promotion & Radiography
Provision of an advanced level of clinical care that is of a quality consistent with Barwon Health clinical standards and policies (inclusive of Infection Prevention and OH&S; Policies and Procedures)
Maintain patient records in accordance with Barwon Health Clinical Record Standards
Work collaboratively within the dental team, including supporting rural rotations, providing professional assistance to colleagues, and mentoring less experienced staff.
Contribute to service improvement and safety, actively participating in quality activities,



performance areas, incident reporting, and OH&S; improvement initiatives.
Whatwe'relooking for
Formally recognized tertiary qualifications in Dental Assisting e.g. Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Experience as a Dental Assistant / Receptionist preferred
Current Victorian Drivers Licence
Position Description
Careers In Dental And Oral Health | Barwon Health
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Excellent working conditions anda strong senseof job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Diversity andinclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples,people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Childsafety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
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Additionalinformation
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All appointments are subject to:
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
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📌 Dental Assistant, Public Health (Victoria)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Victoria