Improving the health of our community
Ararat Campus
Girdlestone St, Ararat 3377
Willaura Campus
Delacombe Way, Willaura 3379
Dental Assistant – Maternity Leave Cover
We are seeking a suitably skilled Dental Assistant to join our Dental department. This is a part time maternity leave position, March 2025 – January 2026.
About Us
East Grampians Health Service is based in Ararat and Willaura (Regional Victoria) and takes its name from the magnificent mountain range that provides a backdrop to both townships. We are committed to providing quality care and services that meet the needs of the community, whilst continuously striving for improvement and aiming to lead the way in provision of health related services:
East Grampians Health Service aims to meet the needs of the community by offering a vast array of services based at the community health centre in Ararat. We also offer outreach services to Willaura, Lake Bolac and Elmhurst. Our services include dental, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, podiatry, speech pathology, dietetics, diabetes education and social work. These services support other clinical areas including our acute and residential aged care patients. Our community health centre also hosts speciality clinics such as consulting suites for our visiting surgeons and maternal child and health.
What we Offer
- Regional Lifestyle – explore our region
- A variety of employee benefits
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
About the Role
The role of a Dental Assistant is an integral part of service delivery in our Dental department. This role works as part of a team to assist Dentists and Oral Health Therapists to provide quality direct patient care. The role includes chair side assistance and administrative support in the dental department. This important role contributes to effective patient flow.
Duties for this position will include:
- Assisting chairside for Dental Operators, Oral Health Therapists and students
- Preparing equipment, dental materials and instruments
- Contribute to patient flow by monitoring scheduling, work practices and time management
- Undertake administrative tasks including scheduling and voucher processing
About You
- Positive attitude to community dental services and willingness to learn
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Caring disposition and commitment to provide high quality, customer focused care
Appointment is subject to immunisation clearance and current and satisfactory Employment Checks (Police and Working With Children Checks)
For further information please contact Amanda Kumnick, Business Manager – Community Services on (03) 5352 9393.
The Position Description can be viewed and downloaded by selecting ‘Position Description’ below.
To apply please select ‘Apply online’ and complete as requested.
Please ensure you address the selection criteria, attach an up to date resume including two business referees by close of business 02 March 2025.
East Grampians Health Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Eligibility and the Right to Work in Australia
(Right to work is a legal requirement for obtaining employment in Australia. Evidence of your right to work is usually provided by identity documents such as a Vias, an Australian or New Zealand Passport, Australian birth certificate, Australian citizenship certificate or confirmation of your permanent resident status.)