Join Our Growing Team at Holstep Health!

• Job Title: Dental Assistant

• Location: West Heidelberg

• Casual Position

• Supportive team

Holstep Health is looking is for a vibrant, skilled and motivated Dental assistant to join our amazing Team.

What we offer:

• Well established and accredited practice with the latest technology and equipment

• Great career development opportunities

• Casual position with possibility of permanent ongoing in future

• Generous salary packaging

• Available to work 5 days per week

Your new role:

To provide direct clinical Dental Nursing assistance to the Dental Officers and to participate in all infection control procedures , including participating in the sterilsation room as directed.

The Dental Assistant's position is focused on several key areas of the operation of the Dental Service. The incumbent is expected to maintain a high level of knowledge and skills in the areas indicated in the section "Responsibilities".

These duties have been determined by management after considering the current Strategic plan of the Organization, some contractual obligations, priorities established in local health needs surveys and in consultation with the Dental team.

You will be responsible for:

• Receive and prepare clients for dental treatment and provide chairside assistance

• Reprocessing of instrument as per AS-5369: 2023 Reprocessing of reusable medical devices in health and non-health related facilities standards

• Ensure safe use and maintenance of dental equipment in accordance to manufactures guidelines

What you will need to succeed:

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent

• Relevant Dental Nursing experience and skills

• Experience in working with people from culturally diverse backgrounds

• Demonstrated ability to perform to the highest standards

• Knowledge of infection control in dental clinic settings is essential

• Ability to learn and operate new dental equipment e.g. electronic tracking systems, sterilisers, instrument washers, digital photography, and also, ability to learn to perform additional tests related to the usage of new equipment in the sterilisation room

• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team, reliability & punctuality

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills

• Highly developed time management and organisational skills

How to apply:
Please start by reviewing the attached position description. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience to Ivy Rangel at: Jobs@holstephealth.org.au

Applications close: 17/07/2025

Additional Information:
Preferred candidates will undergo comprehensive reference and background checks, including a criminal record history check and Key Personnel screening. All candidates must have the right to work in Australia.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals with disabilities.