Dental Nurse - Bank

Monash Health is a great place to work 

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

Fantastic opportunity to join a large health network as a Dental Assistant in group dedicated to excellence in healthcare, positive patient experiences and staff development.   

• Gain satisfaction from the positive difference that our program makes  

• Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment 

Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful  

Our Journey

Monash Health Dental Services are looking for dental assistants to join our dental team.  This is a casual role based at one of our locations; Berwick, Clayton, Cranbourne, Dandenong, Pakenham, Springvale.  Monash Health Dental Services is one of the largest public dental clinics and our workforce includes dentists, oral health therapists, prosthetists, dental assistants, receptionists and administration staff.   

A Day in the Life  

Dental assistants play a vital role in the dental team by enhancing the efficiency of the dental practice and providing care to patients. They are responsible for ensuring all the necessary equipment is set up for the clinician and following infection control standards.  

A dental assistant’s day will begin with routine tasks such as reviewing the day’s patient schedule, organising the necessary paperwork, and preparing the clinic. They’ll also be involved in welcoming patients, getting them settled in for treatment, and making sure they feel at ease. After the patient has been seen, the dental assistant will efficiently clean the dental surgery and prepare it for the next patient. This aspect of the role requires effective time management and the ability to thorough understanding of Infection Prevention protocols.    

• Welcome patients and prepare them for their dental procedure  

• Ensure the treatment room is prepared with all necessary instruments  

• Provide the Dental Practitioner with instruments and materials as required during treatment  

• Ensure the practice room is kept clean and tidy  

• Process dental x-rays  

• Clean and sterilise all instruments after treatment  

About You: 

• A caring and positive attitude  

• Skilled at interacting with people  

• Strong organisational and time management skills  

• The ability to follow instructions  

• Excellent communication skills  

• Team player  

What you need:  

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting   

In Return:

• Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your skills and knowledge base  

• Opportunity to experience various teams   

• On-going supervision and professional develop  

• Be a valuable member of the team and gain job satisfaction in helping others and contributing to a patients journey   

Monash Health is a great place to work  

In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:  

• Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay  

• A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program  

• Free vaccinations  

• Private health insurance at discounted rates  

• Health imaging services  

• + more  

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers.  More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne. 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Julie Papaxanthou on 0404 488 366.

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close on 30 October 2025.