‹ Back to all jobs Expression of interest Casual Dental Assistant

• Multiple casual roles available 
• $27.08 per hour + super (plus 25% casual loading)
• Your work will support Victorians better their oral health.

Dental Health Services Victoria is the leading public oral health agency in Victoria. Our aim is to improve the oral health of all Victorians, particularly vulnerable groups and those most in need. We provide Victorians with quality oral health care through the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and work collaboratively with other sectors to deliver oral health promotion programs to benefit all Victorians.

About the role:

We have a number of vacancies for highly motivated Dental Assistants to work casually at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, this is an exciting opportunity to further develop your dental assisting skills and experience within a fast paced and friendly team.

Your responsibilities will include:　

• Clinical Chair-side assisting with a Dentist or Specialist on the ward.
• Providing oral health education and promotion to our patients.
• Preparing, maintaining, and managing the clinical environment, including equipment, materials, and instruments, in line with the treatment plan, to enhance efficient patient care. 

You will have: 

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or Certificate in Dental Nursing (Please note: Overseas trained dentists must have a qualification in Dental Assisting)
• An up to date Working with Children Check
• 12 month’s chair side experience - including working in a fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of patient care processes, techniques and terminology with an oral health environment

Why work for DHSV 

• Work with a team with a wide range of skills and experiences.
• Patients who come from different cultures and social backgrounds
• Opportunities to further your education and career beyond a Certificate III in Dental Assisting
• Fantastic Carlton location – great coffee and food right on your doorstep
• Access career development pathways

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