Looking for more than just a job? Join Better Health Network and be part of a purpose-driven team delivering high-quality, community-based oral health care across south-east Melbourne.
At BHN, we’re passionate about improving health outcomes and creating real impact, every patient, every day. Be part of a team of over 100+ dental professionals, offering holistic, affordable care across 22 locations!
Why join us?
- Full-time, secure role in a community health setting
- Supportive, values-driven team
- Diverse clinical exposure including general, emergency and outreach care
- Opportunities for ongoing learning and development
- Be part of a service that genuinely makes a difference
About the role
Based in Prahran, you’ll play a key role supporting our Dental Clinicians to deliver high-quality care to the community.
You’ll work across:
- Chairside assisting across a wide range of procedures
- Sterilisation (CSSD) ensuring compliance with infection control standards
- Oral health promotion & outreach in community and school settings
What you’ll be doing
- Assist clinicians during dental procedures and maintain accurate records
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and materials
- Manage sterilisation and infection control processes (CSSD)
- Support patients with care, education and reassurance
- Maintain stock levels and clinical equipment
- Contribute to outreach programs and oral health promotion
What we’re looking for
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- Experience in chairside assisting and sterilisation
- Strong communication skills and a patient-focused approach
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
- High attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality
- Experience with Titanium and dental imaging software (desirable)
Compliance requirements
- National Police Check & Working with Children Check
- Current driver’s licence & First Aid Certificate
- Evidence of right to work in Australia
- Vaccination requirements (Category A)
If you’re a motivated Dental Assistant who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to contribute to meaningful community outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
BHN Benefits
- Work within a multidisciplinary, community-based health team
- Salary packaging up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay
- Full time role, Monday to Friday, no weekends, no late nights.
- Rostered Day Off
- Professional development and supervision tailored to your career stage
- Meaningful work that supports community wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Career development opportunities
- 4 Dental Sites - Prahran, South Melbourne, Parkdale and Bentleigh East
Ready to make an impact?
and be part of a team creating positive change in our communities.
Your health. Your choice. Your way. Your career, too.
For further information, please contact:
Ashley Wendland, Program Manager Oral Health - [email protected]
Why Join BHN?
Better Health Network (BHN) is a not-for-profit organisation providing integrated health and wellbeing services to people of all ages in communities across south-eastern Melbourne. We proudly provide a wide range of services to support healthy living, general wellbeing and social connection.
These include specialist medical services, dental and allied health, nursing and counselling services, as well as aged care social supports and NDIS disability services. With the vision, 'your health, your choice, your way', we exist to deliver accessible services that meet the needs of our communities and use our influence to create positive change.
We value Accountability, Collaboration, Respect, and Courage, and we strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQI+ communities.
