Dental Assistant

1 week ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Ballarat Health Services Full time

Qualified Dental Assistant

Part Time or Casual positions available

About the role
As an integral member of our inter-disciplinary team, you will deliver premium dental services and improve population health.

If you are dedicated to providing high-quality care and aspire to make a substantial impact, seize this opportunity to showcase your expertise and contribute to our mission.


The successful applicant will be joining our dynamic dental team in the provision of high-quality dental services to the local community.

You will have the support of many experienced clinicians and dental assistants who are committed to mentoring new graduates.


This position will be based at our new state of the art dental clinic in Sebastopol and the successful applicant will be required to work from time to time at our Wendouree clinic or on other off-site projects.


Key Responsibilities

  • Services delivered are effective, efficient, coordinated and client focussed.
  • Ensure patient flow by ensuring efficient patient scheduling and time management.
  • The members of the dental team work together within their particular areas of competence, to provide the best possible care for their patients.
  • Provide effective and efficient chairside support to a multidisciplinary clinical team and educational clinical team.
  • Provision of an advanced level of clinical care that is of a quality consistent with Grampians Health clinical standards and policies (inclusive of Infection Prevention and OH&S Policies and Procedures).

Skills & Experience

  • Formally recognized tertiary qualifications in dental assisting e.g.
Certificate III in dental assisting

  • Demonstrate knowledge of dental assisting and infection control
  • Hold a current drivers licence and have access to reliable transport
  • Possess a sound understanding of patient centred care
  • Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Possess sound time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to be flexible in work locations and hours of duty
  • Capacity to work in a range of clinical environments

Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.


  • Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
  • Access to discounted health club membership
  • Staff rewards and recognition programs

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.

Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.


Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.

Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.


How to apply
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APPLY or contact Jacqui Nolan, Operations Director - Dental Services, on for a confidential discussion.


All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask.

Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

  • Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people._

Selection Criteria

  • Essential : Do you hold a formally recognised tertiary qualifications in Dental Assisting, E.g. Certificate III in Dental Assisting
  • Essential : Do you hold a current Victorian Drivers Licence?
  • Essential : Have you received three doses of a COVID19 vaccine? If no, please provide further detail regarding doses received, booking dates and/or other relevant information.
  • Desirable : Tell me what each of the following values mean to you and how you demonstrate each value at work? Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, Respect and Compassion.

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