Job Description
Posting Start Date:  02/12/2025
Req ID:  4577
Job Title:  Dental Assistant
Employment Status:  Permanent Part Time
Job Location:  Frankston
Job Description: 
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients
  • Generous Salary Packaging
  • Extensive wellbeing initiatives to support you in your role
  • Classification Range: Dental Assistant Grade 1 or Grade 2 *
  • Permanent Full Time/Part Time 

On 1st January 2026, five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health; a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.   

The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1st January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

The Team and Role

We seek suitably experienced Dental Assistants on a part time basis to complement our professional and caring multi-disciplinary team, to work across all sites- Hastings, Frankston, Rosebud, Seaford and Smile Squad.

This role has a focus on providing safe, personal, effective and connected care to members of our community. The Dental Assistant not only provides efficient and effective support for clinicians, but also contributes to the smooth running of the dental program and the delivery of quality customer service to our clients and their families. The role has a focus on public health and providing the highest quality of care and following the guidelines set out by National Safety and Quality Health Services. 

Please refer to the Position Description

Qualifications and/or experience 

  • Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting
  • Experience in Dental Software ( i.e. Titanium)
  • Experience working within public health service - Desirable

Benefits   

  • Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing 
  • Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots 
  • Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport 
  • Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program 
  • Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners 
  • Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders 

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.  
For specific information on this role please contact Susan Gregg on 9784-8184.Please submit your application before the closing date of 12 December 2025

Applications will be reviewed as received; interviews may occur before the close date. We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement before the closing date 

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 for 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. This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.

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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