Dental Assistant

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. 

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Monash Health is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Dental Assistant to provide all aspects of chair side assistance, sterilization and clerical duties.  If you are looking to work in a positive supportive environment, then this role is for you!

• Monash Health Dental Services Dandenong 
• Permanent Full Time and/or Part Time Position

We are now looking to engage a highly motivated Dental Assistant to join our team at our Dandenong Sites.

About Monash Health
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service. We are proud to provide healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire life-span from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 18,000 employees work at over 40 care locations across south eastern Melbourne, including Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children’s Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital, Kingston Centre, Cranbourne Centre, and an extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities. For more information please visit www.monashhealth.org.

About the Role
Reporting to the Team Coordinator, you will work closely with a committed and passionate team.  You will be the first point of contact both over the phone and face to face with patients so your presentation and communication will be key to your success.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide chairside assitance
• Maintain infection control standards

• Managing appointments and systems
• Scanning, filing and faxing confidential documents
• Making appointments in person and over the phone
• Facilitate patient flow by communicating with patients and clinical staff

Your Skills and Experience:

To be considered for this important role you will ideally possess the following:

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting (essential)
• Certificate IV in Oral Health Promotion
• good organisational skills and a positive, enthusiastic attitude towards work
• a full understanding of infection control procedures and tracking systems
• thorough and extensive knowledge of dental procedures
• a friendly, outgoing and reliable demeanour
• strong communication and relationship skills
• well-developed clinical and administrative skills

Previous experience with Titanium software would be an advantage but is not mandatory.

What’s on offer

This role offers you the chance to make a real contribution to the dental care we provide to a broad range of clients across south-east Melbourne.  As an important member of our committed team, we can offer you:

• A comprehensive orientation program
• Ongoing professional development as you increase your skills
• The ability to access one day off per month
• Salary packaging benefits that increase your take home pay

If you’re looking to progress your Dental Nursing career in an environment where you can make a real difference, send us your application today!

In return

You’ll enjoy the variety that comes from working in this role with a range of team members.  Monash Health positions us well to offer you the ability to access a wide range of opportunities and experiences as your skills and career progress. Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Brooke Walter on 0410 513 652.

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: 25 November 2025