Position: Dental Assistant - South West Dental Servies Employment Type: Permanent full time (76 hours per fortnight). Part time applications are also welcome - please indicate your preferred hours in your application Location: Warrnambool Campus Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 2 Salary Range: $55,556.80 - $61,926.80 pro rata, plus superannuation About the Role Are you passionate about providing exceptional dental care and making a real difference in people's lives? South West Healthcare's Dental Services is looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our Warrnambool clinic. In this role, you will: Assist dentists and support clients to ensure high-quality care in line with South West Healthcare and Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) clinical standards. Support the smooth running of the clinic through administrative and reception tasks. Occasionally travel to our regional campuses in Camperdown, Hamilton, and Portland, gaining varied experience across the South West Dental Service. You will be part of a friendly, skilled team where your expertise is valued, and every day brings the opportunity to contribute to the oral health and wellbeing of the local community. What You Bring Experience in dental assisting and administrative/reception tasks Strong clinical competence and attention to detail Knowledge of dental applications, procedures, and public health principles Ability to work effectively under pressure and collaboratively in a team Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or willingness to obtain) Current motor vehicle licence What we offer You will enjoy benefits such as: Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions Internal and external professional development opportunities A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs Excellent terms and conditions of employment Who we are As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here . SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status. SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast. To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/ How to apply Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 7 November 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description. Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021- 2025 with the classification Dental Assistant Grade 2 salary range. The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following: Police Record Check Employee Working with Children's Check, where required Current Immunisation status Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au
