Dental Assistant

**JOIN US AT EACH**

EACH has been committed to delivering health and support services that improve lives and strengthen communities for over 50 years. Our workforce is made up of compassionate individuals who are here to lend a helping hand, offering a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual from all walks of live. Join us on this journey and let us make a difference together.
- We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant_._

**THE TEAM**
Join our team at the forefront of transforming dental care for students across Victoria We are a large Public Dental agency with 18 dental chairs in Ringwood and Ferntree Gully, Mobile Dental Vans, and outreach programs including Smile Squad and Smiles for Miles. Our Smile Squad school dental program provides exceptional dental care for every student enrolled in a Victorian public school.

No matter where a student is, whether visiting an examination van in rural Victoria or a treatment van in central Melbourne, they will receive the same high-quality care. Our vans are fully equipped to provide a wide range of treatments, ensuring that every student receives the care they need.

At EACH, we are committed to delivering consistent, accessible, high-quality dental care every time. Students are already becoming familiar with our bright orange fleet, smart uniforms, approachable staff, and exceptional customer care. Join us in providing this essential service and make a real difference in the lives of students across Victoria.

**Full-time or part-time opportunity**
- ** You'll be working across the City of Knox and Maroondah regions, Yarra Ranges and Lilydale on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Boon Wurrung & Bunurong Peoples**:

- ** Up to $65,984.39 dependent on skills and experience**

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU**

**Salary Benefits**: Maximise your take home pay with generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year, AND up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment

**Leave Entitlement**:Public Holiday Substitution policy

**Culture**:Engaging, inclusive and supportive team environment. We are a large team of over 60 staff members that work across the sites in the provision of high quality, safe clinical services. A diverse team consisting of dentists, prosthetists, oral health therapists, dental therapists, senior dental assistants, oral health educators, dental assistants, and trainee dental assistants, and EACH also supports dental student placements during the year from Melbourne University.

**Variety**:Enjoy a varied day working across Ringwood and Ferntree Gully sites as well as various schools in our mobile vans and outreach programs including Smile Squad.

**WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**
- Deliver exceptional communication and customer service to clients.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control principles, maintaining a hygienic clinical environment.
- Sterilise and maintain dental instruments to meet industry standards.

**WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR**
- Qualified with a Cert 3 or Cert 4 in Dental Assisting
- Experience in current practices.
- _ Cert IV in Dental Assisting - OHE or Cert IV sterilisation would be highly advantageous_

**Additional Information**:
**Next Steps in the Hiring Process**
Thank you for your interest in joining EACH To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

**EACH Commitments**
- As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritizes child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures_