Dental Assistant - 1300SMILES Bundaberg Burnett Dental Centre

1300SMILES Burnett Dental Centre, is an established practice providing general and restorative dentistry to the local community. Our team takes pride in building long-standing patient relationships and providing gentle, reassuring care, particularly for patients who may feel nervous about visiting the dentist.

We're looking for a Casual Dental Assistant to join our team, with the opportunity to work approximately 20–30+ hours per week depending on practice requirements.

Whether you have previous dental assisting experience or are looking to get started in the industry, we'd love to hear from you. On-the-job training will be provided, making this a great opportunity to develop your clinical skills while working alongside an experienced team.

As a Dental Assistant, you'll work closely with our dentists and wider practice team to support the delivery of quality patient care and keep the day-to-day running of the practice on track.

You'll gain hands-on experience across a variety of dental procedures while helping patients feel comfortable and well cared for throughout their appointments.

As a casual team member, shifts vary depending on the practice needs and leave coverage. Applicants must have full-day availability Monday to Saturday, between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm, with flexibility to work across these days as required.

We're looking for someone who is dependable, enjoys working with people and is keen to develop their skills.

Responsibilities

Providing chairside assistance to dentists across a range of procedures; Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and equipment; Welcoming patients and helping them feel comfortable during appointments; Cleaning and sterilising instruments in line with infection control requirements; Maintaining clean, organised and well-prepared clinical areas; Supporting the smooth running of daily clinical operations; Working collaboratively with the wider team to deliver a positive patient experience

Requirements

Previous Dental Assisting experience and/or a Certificate III or above in Dental Assisting, but not essential; A friendly, approachable manner and confidence communicating with patients; A genuine interest in dentistry and willingness to learn; Good organisation skills and attention to detail; Reliability and flexibility with availability; The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Benefits

Experienced team: Learn from experienced dental professionals in a supportive environment.; Clinical variety: Gain exposure to a range of patients, treatments and procedures.; Training and development: Build your confidence and dental assisting skills through hands-on training.; Casual flexibility: Balance work with study, family or other commitments.; Central location: Conveniently located on Barolin Street in Bundaberg.; Meaningful work: Help patients feel comfortable while supporting their dental health.