Dental Assistant

**Employment Status**

Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time

**Program**

Public Health & Healthcare Partnerships

**Location**

Belmont CHC, Corio CHC, Newcomb CHC

**Hours Per Fortnight**

320

**Position Summary**

**We are seeking highly motivated Dental Assistants who thrive on being team players to join our multi-sited, multi-disciplinary dental team in Permanent fulltime or Part time roles**
- The Barwon Health Oral Health Service is a lead agency in public oral health
- Challenge yourself with a variety of work including static, mobile dental clinics and outreach services in the Barwon Region
- Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
- Work close to home choose Corio, Belmont, Newcombe, Colac (some flexiblity required)

About Barwon Health

Guided by our values, Barwon Health is Victoria's largest regional health care service and is also the largest employer in the Geelong and surf coast region, employing over 8700 staff. Barwon Health’s core facilities include the renowned University Hospital Geelong precinct in central Geelong, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, the innovative Sunrise Centre, Barwon Health North a vital services that includes child and family health support, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and urgent care. Four Aged care centres spanning the Region, Mental Health Services that are delivered through a number of programs across the Geelong and Barwon South West region. Community Health and Dental service and world renowned Research that that advances health and wellbeing for all. Explore all of our comprehensive services here.

**About the facility**

The Barwon Health Oral Health Service provides dental treatment to eligible patients in the Barwon region. Our service is recognized for its innovative clinical and Oral Health Promotion programs and integrated models of practice that value client centeredness, holistic care, accessibility, inclusiveness, best practice and ongoing personal and professional development. Barwon Health's leadership in sub-regional oral health services supports our neighbouring health services in continuous delivery of community dental services, credentialing, clinical governance and professional development support

**About the role**

You will have the opportunity to work with a large team of dentists, oral health therapists, advanced dental prosthetists and dental assistants (Certificate III & IV). As part of our dental team with a focus on population health, you are responsible for the delivery of high quality and cost effective dental services.

**About the Culture**

**Join our dynamic team where collaboration and success are woven into the fabric of our dental culture. Immerse yourself in a vibrant community that includes skilled professionals such as dentists, dental therapists, dental prosthetics experts, and dedicated dental receptionists/assistants, alongside the expertise of an oral surgery registrar. Our workplace is more than just a professional setting; it's a thriving culture where proactive engagement is celebrated.**

**At our dental practice, we don't just provide care - we aspire to make a lasting impact on individuals and communities by actively participating in action research and promoting oral health. Be part of a team that values innovation and encourages every member to contribute their unique skills. Join us in shaping a healthier future, one smile at a time.**

What we offer
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination with a sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great pay rates
- To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.
- Located in the centre of Geelong's CBD is an easy commute from all suburbs
- Access to employee wellness facility
- A genuine community feel - we look after each other
- Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Attractive salary packaging benefits Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

**Selection Criteria**

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