Chairside Dental Pro – Flexible Hours

1300SMILES Dentists; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Abano Healthcare network member

Flexible hours for casual role

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career pathways

Job summary

1300SMILES Smithfield is looking for two Dental Assistants to join our Cairns practice, with one full-time and one casual role. You will work closely with dentists, the Practice Manager and front office to keep the surgery running smoothly and deliver patient-focused care.

Responsibilities include chairside support across general, restorative and preventive procedures, room prep, instrument sterilisation, and accurate record-keeping in a busy, friendly team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Dental Assistant experience or Certificate III in Dental Assisting.
• Understanding of infection control and sterilisation procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance across general, restorative and preventive treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilise instruments to infection control standards.
• Provide excellent patient care before, during and after treatment.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and stock levels.
• Assist with basic reception duties when required.
• Support the practice in cleanliness and organisation.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

1300SMILES Smithfield is looking for two Dental Assistants to join our Cairns practice, with one full-time and one casual role. You will work closely with dentists, the Practice Manager and front office to keep the surgery running smoothly and deliver patient-focused care.

Responsibilities include chairside support across general, restorative and preventive procedures, room prep, instrument sterilisation, and accurate record-keeping in a busy, friendly team environment.