Dental Assistant
Job Description
Closing Date: 27/06/2026
Job Type: Contract
Location: Melbourne - Northern Region
Job Category: Dental
Great People. Great Careers. Excellent Healthcare
DPV Health is a leading healthcare service provider delivering a wide variety of clinical, community health and wellbeing services across Melbourne’s northern growth corridor. DPV Health has been awarded the Premier’s Primary Healthcare Service of the Year in 2023 & 2024.
Our People are the foundation of DPV Health; they are what make our organisation thrive and the ones who create meaningful change in people's lives. Over 700 professionals support and deliver excellent health care to our community at DPV Health. We are always looking for passionate, driven, great people to join our team and make a lasting impact. That is why we foster a workplace culture that is as rewarding as it is inclusive. We are committed to supporting Our People to lead fulfilling lives, no matter who they are, or where they are from - or where they are going.
Our workplace culture is committed to DPV Health values and celebrates workforce diversity reinforcing the positive approach we have to the way people contribute, communicate, engage and interact. Our People deserve to feel empowered and supported as they pursue their professional goals, learn new skills, and achieve meaningful milestones in their work. At DPV Health, we foster an environment that promotes greater growth, innovation, and collaboration, so you can feel elevated every day.
Our employee benefits, connect, recognise, and support Our People, acknowledging and valuing everyday contributions to the success and culture at DPV Health. We strive to ensure that Our People thrive at work and in all personal and professional pursuits. We invest in Our People, proudly offering a diverse range of opportunities including knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, leadership development, connectedness, and celebration; these are key pillars in our culture.
Job Description
Working as part of the Dental Team, team you will join a team of dedicated team of clinicians and dental support staff, who provide public Dental Services to our diverse clients across the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne. As a Dental Assistant you will be responsible for working in close collaboration with our Dentists and Oral Health Therapists providing chair side assistance to ensure that the clinic runs smoothly, the clinician is supported with procedures and provide reassurance and support to the patient.
The role also includes the set up and pack up of the clinic each day, supporting colleagues and other members of the dental team as required including the Sterilisation team to ensure that we are providing high quality and efficient patient care for our community.
Desired Skills and Experience
Bring your great, everyday!
To be successful in this position, you’ll demonstrate excellent communication skills and be passionate about providing high quality oral health care to your clients.
The role requires a Certificate III in Dental Assisting, well developed clinical skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure support a coordinated approach to patient care.
Previous experience working within Community Health, Public Health and/or Paediatrics would be an advantage although not required. A Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Promotion or Radiology) will be highly regarded.
The fine print
This role is a permanent full-time position and will be required to work across all DPV Health Dental sites as required
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable), hold a valid WWCC and CPR Certificate
Full driver license and travel between sites required.
Applications close on 27th June 2026. We will be actively reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to appoint to this position as soon as a suitable candidate is identified, so please don’t delay
