Casual Dental Assistant — Training & Flexible Hours

Abano Healthcare Group; Bundaberg; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual flexibility

Central Bundaberg location

Training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Referral rewards

Job summary

1300SMILES Burnett Dental Centre is seeking a casual Dental Assistant to join our team in Bundaberg. You will work closely with dentists, assisting across a variety of procedures while helping patients feel comfortable and well cared for during appointments.

On‑the‑job training will be provided to support your clinical development. Shifts are varied, typically Monday to Saturday between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm, with flexibility to cover across days as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting or willingness to train on the job.
• Friendly, approachable manner and confident with patients.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Reliable and flexible with availability.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to dentists across a range of procedures.
• Prep treatment rooms, instruments and equipment.
• Welcome patients and help them feel comfortable.
• Clean and sterilise instruments per infection control requirements.
• Maintain clean, organised clinical areas.
• Support daily clinical operations and smooth workflow.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver positive patient experiences.

Skills

Dental assisting

Communication skills

Team player

Reliability

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

1300SMILES Burnett Dental Centre is seeking a casual Dental Assistant to join our team in Bundaberg. You will work closely with dentists, assisting across a variety of procedures while helping patients feel comfortable and well cared for during appointments.

On‑the‑job training will be provided to support your clinical development. Shifts are varied, typically Monday to Saturday between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm, with flexibility to cover across days as needed.