Dental Assistant
UFS Healthcare
Dental Assistant
UFS Dental Care · Ballarat CBD · Permanent Part-Time (Fixed Hours)
We are looking for a Dental Assistant who wants to be a part of a fast-growing dental practice on the main street of Ballarat. The team at our private practice on Sturt St are a fun and welcoming group who are very excited to bring on a new Dental Assistant.
This role is a permanent part-time position to support the growing demand of our dental service. For those who are seeking work life balance, this position is a perfect opportunity.
A bit about us
UFS Healthcare has been serving the Ballarat community since 1880. As a member-owned, profit-for-purpose organisation, we reinvest everything back into delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare for our 100,000+ members. UFS Dental Care is our newest chapter — and we're building it with the same values that have guided us for over 140 years.
What skills the successful applicant will bring
- Confident, capable, and chairside-ready: You’re organised, efficient, and at ease with instruments, materials, and infection control. Your setups run smoothly, and your attention to detail keeps everything on point.
- A natural with patients: You put people at ease, communicate clearly, and create a calm, reassuring experience every time.
- A team player who lifts others: Reliable, positive, and proactive, you communicate well and contribute to a strong, supportive team.
- Across the details: From admin to stock and scheduling, you stay organised, take ownership, and keep the practice running seamlessly .
What you get in return
- A brand-new practice: State-of-the-art facilities and equipment in a beautiful main street location. Everything is modern, well-maintained, and set up for exceptional patient care.
- Stability you can count on: Fixed part-time hours in a permanent role, no guessing week to week. Competitive remuneration under the Health Professionals & Support Services Award.
- Part of something bigger: UFS isn't just a dental practice. We're an integrated healthcare network with pharmacies, medical centres, urgent care, and optical, all working together for our community. You'll be part of that.
- A team that supports your growth: We invest in ongoing professional development and continuing education. We want you to grow with us.
What we're looking for
- Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting
- Availability to work fixed hours on a consistent weekly schedule
- Strong clinical skills and thorough knowledge of infection control
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Professional, organised, and genuinely passionate about patient care
Ready to join us? If you're the kind of Dental Assistant who measures a good day by how well your patients were looked after — and you want to be part of a practice built on genuine community care — we'd love to hear from you. For more information on the role please see the position description here.
Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter. For a confidential chat, contact our People & Culture team on (03) 5327 7739 or ***email_hidden***
