Dental Assistant (Experience Required)
- Full time and casual positions available
- Attractive Salary Packaging
- Culture that supports work-life balance
About Sunraysia Community Health Services
Sunraysia Community Health Service (SCHS) is a dynamic organisation promoting health, wellbeing and independence in a social model of health. The organisation is a source of primary and preventive care for our community members who are at risk of poor health outcomes, and experience acute health disparities. SCHS understands the influence of the Social Determinants of Health upon health inequities experienced by community members and work with consumers and community members, to structure their care around the context in which they live and work.
Learn more about the benefits of working at SCHS
Why work with us
- We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others
- We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year to increase your take home pay, plus additional meals and accommodation salary packaging available up to $2,650 per year.
- Professional development opportunities
- Modern facilities
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Role
We have exciting new opportunities for experienced Dental Assistants to join SCHS as part of our Public Dental Service Team. The Dental Assistant, as part of the broader Public Dental Multidisciplinary Team will provide high quality dental care, support and education to all eligible clients attending the Public Dental Service.
Key Selection Criteria
Mandatory:
Qualifications
- Dental Assistant Certificate and Badge issued by the Australian Dental Association, or equivalent.
Experience
- Demonstrated experience working as a Dental Assistant.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to liaise with persons from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Must be able to demonstrate high levels of creativity and flexibility in dealing with issues which arise in the health system.
Knowledge
- An understanding of the issue of confidentiality
- Understanding of OHS and Infection Control standards particularly related to Dental Services.
- Understanding of National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. Personal abilities / aptitudes / skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including co-workers, patients, parents and other health professionals.
- Commitment to public health principles.
- Basic computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and show leadership when required.
- Previous Public Dentistry experience.
- Experience with TITANIUM dental IT software.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Carolyn Whitehouse on 5022 5444 or cwhitehouse@schs.com.au
Apply
To apply, please forward your covering letter, CV, responses to Key Selection Criteria and contact details of three professional referees addressed to Manager Human Resources, careers@schs.com.au
Applications must be received by 8:00am, Monday 20 April 2026.
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Compliance
PLEASE NOTE: SCHS is committed to the application of the Child Safe Standards. All positions are subject to thorough credentialing and safety screening prior to commencing employment. This includes reference checks and National Police Check for all SCHS employees. Any prospective employee who has resided and worked overseas in the past 10 years for a continuous period of 12 months or more will be required to undergo an International Criminal History Check. Where applicable, employees may also be required to hold a current Working With Children check issued in the state of Victoria and have a current NDIS Clearance (NDIS Worker Screening Check).
For more information on the NDIS Worker Screening Check, please click here.
Department of Health Guidelines for Immunisation of Health Care Workers require all staff to demonstrate immunity to specific preventable diseases. As part of the recruitment process, the preferred applicant is required to provide evidence of immunisation (and/or serology) to confirm they are protected from risk.
