Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant (Grade 2)

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, professional growth, teamwork and making healthcare more accessible for everyone.

Why join BHN?

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.

Desirable:

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting, particularly for CSSD-focused duties.

Apply now

If you're looking for a role where you can grow your career, work alongside a supportive team, and make a real difference in the community, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

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 [email protected]

We value Accountability, Collaboration, Respect and Courage, and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds.

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