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Join to apply for the Dental Assistant role at Western Health.About The RoleWestern Health Dental operates from Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (except public holidays). We provide care for patients in our catchment area, offering Emergency, General, and Denture Care services.Location: Melton Health HubEmployment Type: CasualSalary: DY17 Grade 2 Level 5The role of Dental Assistant involves supporting and assisting in the management of our dental clinic. Responsibilities include chairside assistance, managing sterilisation of equipment, and patient management.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide clinical chairside assistance to the dental operatorInteract appropriately with patients, staff, and stakeholders, demonstrating Western Health Values (CARES - compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, safety)Prepare equipment, dental instruments, and materials for patient treatmentsAbout YouMinimum Cert 3 in Dental Assisting requiredAbout Western HealthWestern Health is one of Victoria''s largest healthcare providers, serving a diverse community of over one million people in Melbournes western suburbs. With more than 13,000 staff, we deliver over 800,000 occasions of care annually, across hospitals, community services, and specialized clinics.We specialize in oncology, renal, mental health, womens health, chronic diseases, geriatrics, and cardiology, among others. Our strengths include chronic disease management, complex care, and innovative healthcare solutions.Western Health operates four acute hospitals: Sunshine, Footscray, Williamstown, and Bacchus Marsh, along with several community health centers and services. We also provide primary healthcare at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.Why Join Us?Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary packages, health and wellbeing programs, flexible work arrangements, scholarships, and grants.Learning and Development: Access to Western Health Learning Academy, postgraduate studies, clinical education, mentorship, and career support.Community Impact and Inclusion: Make a difference through compassionate care, join a diverse and inclusive workforce, participate in community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.Organizational Culture: Thrive in a collaborative, innovative, and excellence-driven environment.Application Process: Click the apply button and follow the prompts. Current Western Health employees should sign in via the ''Employee Login'' on the Careers Page or intranet before applying.Closing date: 11:59pm on 4 August 2025.Enquiries: Contact Rachael Bacchin, Dental Services Manager, at Rachael.Bacchin@wh.org.au.Western Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to safety and legislative compliance, including police checks, immunisation, and working with children checks where applicable.Note: Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr