Casual Dental Assistants Community Dental Ashburton & Lilydale

About Us

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider with over 150 years of experience delivering inclusive person-centered care across Melbournes inner and outer east and northeast.

With 550 staff and 200 volunteers across 17 locations we offer a wide range of integrated services to support diverse communities. Following our May 2025 merger with Inspiro weve expanded our reach into the Yarra Ranges and strengthened our commitment to accessible high-quality community health services.

We are proud of our commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strong Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) principles and our respect for the rights culture and contributions of First Nations peoples. At AccessHC we are united by compassion collaboration and community-led care to help people live healthier lives.

The opportunity

We are seeking casual or part time Dental Assistants to join our Community Dental team at our Lilydale and Ashburton clinics. Our Community Dental Program provides high quality public oral health services in a supportive multidisciplinary environment focused on equity prevention and patient-centred care. This role is ideal for someone looking forstable employment meaningful work and the flexibility of work-life balance without the pressures of private practice.

About the role

The AccessHC dental program provides community based dental care to all children under 12 yrs of age adult concession card holders and their dependants (under 18 yrs).

You would be part of a multidisciplinary dental team comprising of dentists dental therapists oral health therapists dental prosthetists oral health educators and dental assistants.A high level of knowledge and skills are required to provide chairside assistance and undertake a range of dental best practice procedures and high level of infection control standards is essential.

The locations are at our Ashburton and Lilydale Dental Clinics:

Workdays: Monday & Wednesday & Wednesday & Thursday

Hours: 8.00am - 5.00pm

What you will be doing

Key Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting across general and preventive dentistry
• Infection control and sterilisation in line with standards
• Preparing patients and supporting clinicians
• Clinical and administrative assistance as required
• Contributing to a culturally safe welcoming environment

What you will bring

The skills and experience you will bring to this role as the successful candidate you will have: Key Selection Criteria

• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (essential)
• Minimum 3 years experience with at least 6 months within Australia
• Demonstrated skill and ability in providing a range of dental chairside support to clinicians
• Strong communication and ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to community-focused patient-centred care

Attributes we value

• Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services highly desirable
• Knowledge of electronic patient management system Titanium/Exact & Microsoft 365 suite
• Previous experience in community dental /private practice
• Flexibility in providing dental services in alternative settings e.g. outreach activities Smile Squad
• Demonstrated ability to relate to people from a diverse range of social cultural and ethnics backgrounds

What we offer

• Purpose-driven work in a respected community service organisation
• Salary packaging benefits (increase take-home pay)
• Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
• Predictable hours and work-life balance

Access Health and Community Culture and Benefits

At AccessHC we offer more than just a fulfilling career; we invest in our people and provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share commitment and passion to make a positive impact and this ethos creates a range of benefits for our people from opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging.

Our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Join us and experience a career where you truly make a difference.

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:

• Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
• Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
• Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
• Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
• Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual leave loading
• Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15990 per annum $2650 meals/ entertainment expenses)

Read more about our culture and benefits: Now

Submit your application including your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information: as per Victorian Stand-Alone Community Health Services (Health and Allied Services Managers and Administrative Officers) Multi Employer Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026 and based on applicants skill set and experience

Please email Niki Hantzis Senior Manager Dental: if you would like further information about the role.

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may appoint the role before the end of date of the advertisement. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Applications close: 24th February 2026