Senior Dental Assistant

• Exciting opportunity to be progress your career in the Community Health Dental Team 
• Supportive and inclusive team and onsite parking
• Employee benefits including fitness passport and Blue Light Savers Card
• Classification: Dental Assistant- Grade 4

 Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. 

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

 What You Will Be Doing

The Principal Dental Assistant is a key member of the wider multidisciplinary dental team and integral member of the Clinical Leadership Group. This role has a focus on providing safe, personal, effective and connected care to members of our community. The Principal Dental Assistant role has a focus on public health, providing leadership and expert skills in dental assisting, clinical care, Infection Control practices, administration duties and reception services.  The Principal Dental Assistant will oversee mentorship to new dental assistants, dental assistant students and trainees.  The Principal dental assistant will support the dental management team while role modelling the organisational values

For more information refer to Position Description 

 What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

Certificate IV or equivalent in a Dental Assisting Specialty scheme• More than 7 years experience as a Dental Assistant• In addition requirements set out in relevant dental assisting EBA for Grade 1 , 2 and 3, aSenior Dental Assistant at Grade 4 is required to demonstrate the skills outlined in keyresponsibilities below• Demonstrate strong leadership, knowledge and support especially in regards to infection andprevention measures• Demonstrate supervisory and leadership skills to obtain cooperation on objectives orcohesiveness of the team or administrative information• Demonstrated strong reception and intake skills• Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams• Ability to implement change and motivate others in change innovations• Experience in leading change/process improvement initiatives

 What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact People Experience Team on 9784-2700

For role specific information contact Shalini Muttiah on 0435129***

The role ceases advertising on19 June 2025

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

 Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.  

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/ 

*Please refer to salary circular Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. 

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.