Who we are

At EACH, our vision is for a healthy and inclusive community.

Founded on the vision that everyone is entitled to good health, we're one of the nation's leading health and community services providers, offering a broad range of services for over 40 years. Our services include Community Health, Mental Health, NDIS, Counselling, Support for Older Australians and Family Services.

Who we're looking for

If you're interested in becoming a Dental Assistant, obtaining on the job experience and completing a Cert II in Dental Assisting, you might be exactly the person we're looking for!

As part of our Oral Health team at Ferntree Gully, EACH is looking for a Full Time, Trainee Dental Assistant to provide efficient clinical chair-side assistance to the dental operators in all facets of the delivery of safe, high quality, efficient and effective public dental services.

What you'll be doing

The key objective of this role is to acquire fundamental clinical knowledge and skills in dental/oral health by undertaking and completing an accredited course with an approved partner Registered Training Organisation (RTO). You will be expected to have good written and verbal communication, time management skills, a positive attitude, work well in a team and have intermediate level IT skills.

You will be required to work in a professional manner whilst gaining experience in all aspects of Dental Assisting including infection control, chair-side assistance to the clinicians and sterilisation of instruments/equipment in a supportive working environment.

Who you'll be working with

Located in the Eastern suburbs, EACH seeks a highly motivated person to join our busy team. Working in a large, diverse and multi-disciplinary team of approximately 60 staff members providing dental services within our 18-chair program, the successful candidate will rely on your exceptional written and verbal skills coupled with an attention to detail in your day-to-day organisation and activities.
We are a large public dental agency with a mobile van and outreach programs, and the team consists of dentist prosthetist, oral health therapist, dental therapist, senior dental assistants, oral health educators, dental assistants and trainee dental assistants. EACH also supports dental student placements during the year from Melbourne University.

What we offer

EACH is committed to developing our people. At EACH you'll be supported to be your best.

We provide:

• Work arrangements that flex to you to allow for a positive work-life balance
• Engaging, inclusive supportive team that meet regularly and has its own chat page to provide daily support to each other
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free income per year
• Up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment
• Opportunities for internal career progression across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you, and your immediate family members
• Opportunities to continuously grow and develop.

Next steps

At EACH, we want all of our candidates to feel comfortable bringing their passion and individuality to the process. We value all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, as we truly believe that diversity drives innovation. Express yourself, apply for the role and help us bring good health quality outcomes to for everyone.

When you hit 'Apply Now' you will be redirected to our Career Centre and Position Description. If you'd like more information about the position, please contact Natasha Weltsch via email natasha.weltsch @ each.com.au using the subject line: Dental Assistant Trainee enquiry via EthicalJobs.

** Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today!**