Chairside Dental Assistant – Mon–Fri, Growth & Training

Maven Dental Cairns City; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free street parking

Ongoing training & development

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive team

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Maven Dental Cairns City in Cairns is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our chairside team, supporting dentists and hygienists across general, restorative and implant procedures. This full-time role is based in our McLeod Street practice and offers a collaborative environment focused on patient care.

You will work Monday to Friday with no weekend shifts, maintain infection control standards, manage sterilisation, prepare rooms and support stock control.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant and/or a Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (essential).
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilisation protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Clear and professional communication with patients and the team.

Responsibilities

• Providing chairside assistance across general, restorative and preventive treatments.
• Preparing treatment rooms and sterilising instruments in line with infection control standards.
• Keeping patients comfortable and informed, especially those who feel anxious.
• Maintaining accurate clinical notes and charting in the practice management software.
• Helping with stock control and ordering for your surgery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational abilities

Education

Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting

Job description

Maven Dental Cairns City in Cairns is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our chairside team, supporting dentists and hygienists across general, restorative and implant procedures. This full-time role is based in our McLeod Street practice and offers a collaborative environment focused on patient care.

You will work Monday to Friday with no weekend shifts, maintain infection control standards, manage sterilisation, prepare rooms and support stock control.