Dental Assistant

• Full time and Part Time, ongoing positions as Dental Assistants
• $30.52 - $31.66 per hour (Dependent on experience) + 12% super + salary packaging
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Monthly Accrued Days Off for Full Time Employees
• Your work will support Victorians to better their oral health.

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. 

About the role:

The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne has an opportunity for a Dental Assistant to join our team. We have vacancies in our Primary Care, Specialist Care and Oral Surgery Departments.

This is a great opportunity to gain skills and to work and learn from other highly experienced Dental Assistants and Coaches, with the support of our amazing Team Leaders.

You will get to work within a diverse organisation. We recognise that our Dental Assistants are critical to the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and effective clinical care. 

 Your responsibilities include:

• Clinical Chair-side assisting with a Dentist or Specialist on the ward. 
• Providing oral health education and promotion to our patients. 
• Preparing, maintaining, and managing the clinical environment, including equipment, materials, and instruments, in line with the treatment plan, to enhance efficient patient care.
• For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the position description.

 You will have: 

• Ideally, 3+ years of experience working chair-side assisting.
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting 
• Well-developed communication skills. 
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative. 

Why work at Oral Health Victoria? 

• It’s the people who make the difference at OHV! Join a friendly and collaborative team in a supportive and dynamic setting. 
• Salary Packaging: 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. You can use up to $9,010 per year of your pre-tax income for a range of everyday items and expenses and up to a further $2,650 per year on Meal Entertainment. This means you could pay less tax and have more money to spend! 
• Competitive benefits: Discounted annual Myki ticket and affordable car parking are provided to help ease travel expenses.
• Mental wellbeing: Carlton boasts several green spaces, including the beautiful Carlton Gardens which provides 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.
• Comprehensive support. We provide a committed Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS Health and a vibrant wellbeing hub to promote healthy habits and preventive care.
• 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.
• Work-Life Balance: It helps to maintain a healthy work-life balance by providing regular opportunities to rest and recharge with a monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO). 
• Create a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. You will share the pride and satisfaction of putting a smile on every patient’s face. 

Interested? Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your knowledge, skills and experience as it relates to the role.

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.

Applications close: Friday 28th August 2026

Any questions please email careers@dhsv.org.au. 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 ad prior to the closing date once a suitable candidate has been identified. 

We will be actively reviewing applicants so please do not hesitate in applying as we may fill these roles before the close date.

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 careers@dhsv.org.au  

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 policies published by the Department of Health and/or public health orders issued by the government.