Dental Assistant

Multiple casual roles available. Competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience. Contribute to a dynamic team environment within our newly renovated ground floor, thoughtfully designed to enhance both patient care and your workplace experience. Your work will support Victorians better their oral health. About Oral Health Victoria Oral Health Victoria (formerly Dental Health Services Victoria) is the leading public oral health agency in Victoria. We aim to improve the oral health of all Victorians, particularly vulnerable groups, and those most in need. OHV is funded by the State Government to provide clinical dental services to eligible Victorians. As trusted advisors in public oral health policy and program and guideline development, we continue to contribute to improving oral health in our communities. 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. ResponsibilitiesClinical chair‑side assisting with a Dentist or Specialist on the ward. Providing oral health education and promotion to patients. Preparing, maintaining, and managing the clinical environment, including equipment, materials and instruments, in line with the treatment plan, to enhance efficient patient care. Qualifications Certificate III in Dental Assisting or Certificate in Dental Nursing. Overseas‑trained dentists must have a qualification in Dental Assisting from an Australian RTO. An up‑to‑date Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check. 12+ months of chair‑side assisting experience. Knowledge of patient care processes, techniques and terminology in an oral health environment. Benefits It’s the people who make the difference at OHV – join a friendly and collaborative team in a supportive and dynamic setting. Mental wellbeing – Carlton boasts several green spaces, including the beautiful Carlton Gardens, providing a relaxing break from the office. Public transport – Carlton is well‑connected by trams and buses, making commuting convenient. Proximity to the City Center – located just north of Melbourne’s CBD, Carlton offers easy access to the heart of Melbourne’s economic and cultural activities. Culinary scene – work at Carlton where it is renowned for its decadent food scene and charismatic culture. Create a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients – share the pride and satisfaction of putting a smile on every patient’s face. Application Process To submit your application, please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Pamela George. We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period, so please send your application as soon as possible. Please note: we reserve the right to withdraw this job advertisement prior to the closing date once suitable candidates have been identified. Applications close: Tuesday, 30 September 2025 at 11.59pm. Equal Opportunity We acknowledge that diversity increases our ability to transform and achieve better health outcomes. Therefore we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. OHV is committed to child safety and wellbeing and has zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. We provide an inclusive and welcoming environment where cultural safety for children is promoted and practiced. OHV is a public health service and requires employees to be vaccinated in accordance with Department of Health policies or guidelines and/or public health orders issued by the government. #J-18808-Ljbffr