• Work for Australia's most trusted and iconic charity
• Permanent part-time (0.5 FTE - one week on, one week off) position available
• Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income

The Organisation

Proudly serving Australians since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides emergency aeromedical and allied health services for people in rural and remote Australia. We strive towards improving the health and wellbeing of our rural communities and believe in creating opportunities, so all Victorians have the choice to access essential primary health care services.

About the Program

The Flying Doctor Dental Clinic works in collaboration with Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) and Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch (ADAVB) to provide oral health services to communities in rural Victoria. The Dental team consist of dentists, oral health therapists and dental assistants who travel to rural and remote communities to provide examinations, oral health promotion and treatment services to eligible community members.

About the Role

Working as a Dental Assistant with the Royal Flying Doctor Service will mean that no two days are the same. The Dental Assistant is responsible for the provision of chair-side dental assistance and administration as part of the Flying Doctor Dental Clinic (FDDC).

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provide dental assistance to dentists and/or oral health therapists in a mobile or fixed dental clinic
• Provision of chair side assistance
• Prepare, maintain and monitor equipment including autoclave, x-ray and ultrasonic machines and the medical fridge
• Identify and notify appropriate personnel of any equipment problems, including repairs and maintenance of dental chairs, compressors and suction
• Assist with maintaining stock levels including ordering, replenishing, unpacking, storing and rotating of stock
• Make and manage appointments for dental patients
• Assist with promotion of health programs to patients, stakeholders and other relevant parties

To be successful, you will need:

• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting
• To have the availability to work a one week on and one week off roster
• To able to drive in both city and country traffic conditions
• A commitment to excellence in the delivery of patient-focused health care
• Ability to handle challenging operational situations in a calm and rational manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with various stakeholders
• Knowledge and experience of clinical patient record systems (RFDS uses Titanium) and sound experience in Microsoft Office applications
• Current CPR (or willing to obtain one)
• Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a current Working with Children's Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia.

Mandatory vaccination policy:

As part of the application process, you will be required to provide evidence of the following vaccinations:

• Hepatitis B
• Chicken Pox
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella
• Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis
• Tuberculosis
• Annual Influenza

Our Benefits

• Internal and external training days available to ensure you have the best opportunities of growing within your career.
• Accommodation and meals covered while on assignment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income for all employees, including our casuals
• Purchased leave options available
• Great parental leave benefits in addition to government parental leave.

Need more information?

For any enquiries, please email

To access the position description and to apply please click the 'Apply Now' to be redirected to our Career Centre.

Applicants who do not hold a Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting will not be considered.

Please note that we are unable to accept applications submitted via email.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Victoria, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities.