- Join Barwon Health as a Dental Assistant in a supportive, community-focused team
- Enjoy a diverse 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 For more information about working atBarwon Health,please clickhere 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.
Click herefor further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards Additionalinformation If you need adjustments toparticipatein the recruitment process, please contact us at***@barwonhealth.org.au All appointments are subject to: Satisfactory Police Record Check Immunisation Status Clearance Working with Children Check (if applicable)

📌 Dental Assistant, Public Health (Barwon Downs)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Barwon Downs