Dental Assistant

Req ID: 7057

Date: 16 Mar 2026

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Dental

Division: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Ambulatory Services

Enterprise Agreement: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administr

Dental

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Dental Assistant
Casual Role

Join the dedicated Dental Oncology team at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and contribute to delivering specialised dental care to patients undergoing cancer treatment. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment where your skills will make a meaningful difference to patients and their families.

About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Dental Assistant to support our busy and highly collaborative Dental Oncology service. Working alongside experienced dental clinicians, you will play an important role in ensuring patients receive safe, efficient, and high-quality care in a hospital setting.

This is a casual role, with approximately three days per week expected, although flexibility with days is available. The role offers the opportunity to build experience within a specialised clinical area while working with a welcoming and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide chairside assistance to dental clinicians across a range of procedures
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment
• Support efficient patient flow and clinical operations
• Assist in delivering specialised dental care for oncology patients
• Help create a positive, supportive experience for patients and their families/carers

About You
We are looking for someone who:
• Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and excellent patient care
• Enjoys working as part of a team in a busy clinical environment
• Has strong organisation and communication skills
• Is adaptable and comfortable supporting a range of clinicians and procedures

Desirable (but not essential):
• Experience in surgical dental assisting
• Experience working in a hospital or specialist healthcare environment

This role would suit a dental assistant looking to expand their clinical experience, work within a specialist healthcare setting, and contribute to a team making a real impact on patient care.

Why Join Us?
Working at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre means being part of a leading cancer centre where collaboration, compassion, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. You will be supported by an experienced team and have the opportunity to contribute to a service that directly improves patient outcomes.

How to Apply
Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining relevant skills and experience, along with their resume.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the full position summary.

Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Sophie Beaumont
Contact Number: 08 8559 6443
Email: dentalonc@petermac.org / sophie.beaumont@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11:59PM, Tuesday 31 March 2026

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Position Summary

Dental assistant in busy dental oncology department, working with a variety of dental specialists and oral health clinicians.

Enterprise Agreement

Health and allied services, managers and administrative workers enterprise agreement 2021 - 2025

Classification or Salary Range

Dental Assistant Grade 3

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal	DENTAL ONCOLOGY UNIT, ALL OTHER REFERRING DEPARTMENTS, ALL STAFF AND PATIENTS/FAMILIES PETER MAC, CSSD
External	DENTAL LABORATORY, CSSD (RMH), DENTAL SUPPLY COMPANIES, EXTERNAL DENTAL PROVIDERS (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR)

Skills

Essential Requirements

CERTIFICATE IN DENTAL ASSISTING
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN DENTAL ASSISTING (more than seven years’ experience)
EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
ABILITY TO WORK IN A FAST-PACED AND OFTEN DEMANDING CLINICAL SETTING
FORWARD PLANNING
EXPERIENCE WITH RECEPTION AND ADMINISTRATION SKILLS, BOOKINGS, LIAISING WITH DENTAL LABORATORY
EXPERIENCE IN MANAGING A DIVERSE RANGE OF PATIENTS AND PROVIDING AN EXCELLENT PATIENT EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE IN MANAGING AND RESOLVING COMPLAINTS
EXPERIENCE IN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Desirable Requirements

EXPERIENCE WITH SURGICAL DENTAL ASSISTING
COORDINATING CLINICAL ORIETATION FOR NEW STAFF

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated By/ Key Performance Indicators
1.DENTAL ASSISTING	excellent proficiency in all aspects of dental assisting, including providing dental assisting support for all clinicians within the dental oncology department Experience in working with a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment and getting results achieved within designated time with minimal supervision Forward thinker, prepared
2.INFECTION CONTROL	Experience in following infection control guidelines within a hospital setting Complies with Infection Control policies and procedures Works with infectious diseases to maintain currency in all infection control and OH&S requirements
3.ADMINISTRATION	Ability to manage patient bookings Proficiency in navigating Electronic Medical Record and booking systems for patient bookings

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated By/ Key Performance Indicators
1.TEAMWORK	Works collaboratively within the team setting Contributes opinions, encourages others to contribute their opinions and builds on them Involves others to achieve outcomes Accepts responsibility for achieving shared goals Demonstrates initiative in improving clinical practice, attaining sustainability and environmental targets, improving efficiency and reducing waste
2.COMMUNICATION AND RESPECT	Exchanges ideas by using suitable language Demonstrates a clear concise, open manner appropriate for the audience Listens when others are communicating Uses approachable and open body language Treats all staff, the patients and their families with respect and sensitivity at all times

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.