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Peninsula Health
Reference Number 30009
Position Title Dental Assistant
Employment Status Limited Term Part Time
Location All Sites
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• Flexible family friendly team environment
• Salary packaging
• Continuing Professional Development
• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations


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 Peninsula Health – Community Dental Program operates 23 chairs over 4 separate sites- Frankston, Rosebud, Hastings and Carrum Downs; providing General, Specialist and Emergency dental care to those residing and holidaying on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula.

We seek a suitably experienced Dental Assistant to complement our professional and caring multi-disciplinary team. This position is spread across our four dental sites on a limited term full/part time basis. This role not only provides efficient and effective support for clinicians, but also contributes to the smooth running of the dental department and the delivery of quality customer service to our clients and their families.

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:
• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting or equivalent (Essential)
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills (Essential)
• Demonstrate competency and commitment to customer service and client engagement (Essential)
• Knowledge of Titanium or other dental software applications (Desirable)

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.

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/

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.

Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting or equivalent?
Essential: Do you have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills?
Essential: Can you demonstrate competency and commitment to customer service and client engagement?
Desirable: Do you have the ability to work without supervision?
Desirable: Do you have knowledge of Titanium or other dental software applications?
Desirable: Do you have Reception/ Front of house experience?
Contact Person susan gregg
Contact Number 97848184
Alternate Contact Person Shalini Muttiah
Alternate Contact Number 97848184
Closing Date 20/04/2022
Position Description Dental Assistant - Grade 2 (2.1 - 2.5).pdf