Dental Floor Coordinator

• Full time, ongoing position as the Dental Floor Coordinator in Primary Care,
• $73, % super + salary packaging.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave + an accrued day off per month.
• 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.

Your Role: Create An Impactful Change

Join Our Warm & Welcoming Team

We're looking for a Dental Assistant Floor Coordinator to oversee operations across our Primary Care Dental Chairs. In this role, you'll coordinate patient flow, manage resources, and ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care.

You'll be the go-to person for daily chair management, staffing allocations, and real-time problem-solving. Working closely with the Primary Care leadership team, you'll help optimise throughput, patient safety, and team performance.

Most importantly, you'll be part of a supportive, friendly, and welcoming team that values collaboration, respect, and shared success. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where everyone feels appreciated and empowered to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate dental lists and chair management to align with clinical priorities.
• Lead and support dental teams daily, modelling a calm, solutions-focused, can-do approach.
• Manage staffing allocations and skill mix, escalating and problem-solving in real time.
• Partner with leadership (Team Leader Primary Care and Head of Unit Primary Care) to optimize throughput and patient safety.
• Monitor clinical standards, patient flow, and documentation, ensuring timely and accurate handovers.
• Liaise with other services to maintain continuity of care.
• Contribute to quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives across the unit.

About You: Grow With Purpose, Thrive with Us

You are a passionate and engaging leader who communicates clearly, collaborates broadly, and thrives in a dynamic environment. You bring both technical expertise and a people-first mindset to the role.

This is more than a coordination role, it's an opportunity to shape patient experiences, empower clinical teams, and drive continuous improvement in oral health care. You'll be part of a supportive, friendly, and welcoming team where your leadership and initiative will directly impact the quality and safety of care.

Together, we celebrate success, learn from challenges, and grow with purpose.

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting.
• Cert IV in Dental Assisting (desirable).
• ·Whilst experience in coaching and team management is an advantage, we also welcome applications from talented Dental Assistants who may have less experience but are motivated to learn, grow, and develop their skills within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
•  Knowledge in rostering and resource management.
• Knowledge of patient care processes, techniques, and terminology within an oral health environment.

Why work for OHV? 

Discover why our team loves working here Visit our website: The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne to learn more about our unique collaborative culture and the amazing benefits we offer:

• It's the people who make the difference at OHV You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team with a wide range of skills and experiences. Our team fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment for you to thrive and succeed in your role.
• Financial Wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of a generous salary package that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. Salary package up to $9,010 to assist with everyday living more affordable.
• Mental wellbeing: Carlton boasts several green spaces, including the beautiful Carlton Gardens which provide a relaxing break from the office. Perfect for lunchtime strolls to recharge
• Public transport: Carlton is well connected by public transport, including trams and buses, making commuting convenient. The proximity to the CBD also means you can easily access various transport options.
• Proximity to the city centre: Located just north of Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD), Carlton offers easy access to the heart of Melbourne's economic and cultural activities. This means you can enjoy the benefits of being close to the city without the constant hustle and bustle.
• Culinary scene: Work at Carlton where it is renowned for its decadent food scene and charismatic culture. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a more leisurely meal after work, there are plenty of options nearby.
• Create a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients: You will share the pride and satisfaction of putting a smile on every patient's face.

To see a full copy of the position description, please click here

Discover why our team loves working here Visit our website: Oral Health Victoria to learn about our unique collaborative culture and the amazing benefits we offer. 

We warmly invite you to apply today and take advantage of this unique and exciting opportunity to join our team To submit your application, please click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. 

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Pamela George at  

Applications close: Tuesday,2 December 2025, 11.59pm.

We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period, so please send through your application ASAP. Please note: We reserve the right to withdraw this job advertisement prior to the closing date once suitable candidates have been identified. 

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 background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in our recruitment process, please email:  

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.