•    Exciting opportunity to join the community Dental Team
•    Attractive salary, supportive and inclusive team 
•    Permanent Part time (64 hours a fortnight)
Classification : Dental Assistant Coach *
 
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 Dental Assistant Coach – Reception/ Intake trainer and Oral Surgery Portfolio Holder is a key member of the wider multi-disciplinary dental team. This role has a focus on providing safe, personal, effective and connected care to members of our community.
Please refer to Position Description
 
What You Need 
We anticipate you will have: 

• Certificate III Dental Assisting
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or working towards)
• Extensive experience as a Dental Assistant
• Computer skills including data entry and understanding of dental software
• Demonstrated strong reception and intake skills
• Demonstrate ability to mentor or train staff learning reception and intake systems
• Demonstrated theatre experience or willingness to gain theatre experience

 
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 insert Shalini Kugananthan on 0435129085
The role ceases advertising on 5th September 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 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.  
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