At Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) we know our team is key to delivering better oral health.
Our team is open and collaborative with a focus on making a real difference to people's lives.
You'll thrive in a team of like-minded people and sink your teeth into diverse, interesting work.
Does this sound like a place you want to be?
Join our supportive team committed to enhancing the oral health of government school students.
We're looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team of Lead Regional OHTs and DAs, playing a vital role in the success of Smile Squad, our free school dental program.
Joining us means access to professional development and personalised support from our team of Directors, Oral Health Advisors, and clinical leaders.
Reporting to the DHSV Smile Squad Regional Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in helping us deliver our Smile Squad school dental initiative across Victoria.
If this sounds like you, we would love to chat to you!
Some duties to expect: Collaborate with community dental agencies to enhance the efficiency of their clinical teams Be a subject matter expert, streamline processes, and make recommendations for optimal workflow Travel to various schools and community dental agencies during work hours, utilising the Smile Squad vehicle for transportation A bit about you: Holds a Victorian driver's license and Working With Children Check Clinically adept in evidence-based practice, particularly with children Demonstrates outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills Familiar with evidence-based practice, particularly with children Holds or possesses certificate III in dental assisting Cert IV in Oral Health Education with Flouride Varnish qualification (highly advantageous) Why work at DHSV?
Travel with ease!
Access Smile Squad vehicles Invest in your growth!
Focus on leadership and mentoring through Professional Development Embrace challenges!
Take on exciting clinical opportunities Balance is key!
Time off in lieu for overtime and supports employee well-being Unlock benefits!
Salary packaging and career progression with regular Director catch-ups To view the position description, please click here.
To apply for this role, please?click apply now,?and follow the prompts.
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We acknowledge that diversity increases our ability to transform and achieve better health outcomes and therefore encourage applications from workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to increasing Indigenous employment and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
DHSV is committed to child safety and wellbeing and has zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
We provide an inclusive and welcoming environment where cultural safety for children is promoted and practiced.
Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) is a public health service and requires employees to be vaccinated in accordance with policies published by the Department of Health and/or public health orders issued by the government.
The government requires all healthcare workers (which includes all DHSV employees)?to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
