Dental Assistant

Proactive Dental; Burpengary; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent part-time

Shared Saturday roster

Supportive team culture

Training and development

Modern practice

Job summary

Proactive Dental in Burpengary, Queensland, invites an experienced Dental Assistant to join our friendly team on a permanent part-time basis. The role offers a minimum of 20 hours per week with opportunities for extra shifts and a shared Saturday roster.

You will work closely with dentists and the clinical team to support patient care, sterilisation, room preparation and reception duties as needed in a modern practice.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting is highly regarded.
• Experience with digital dentistry, dental radiography or reception duties would be beneficial.
• Comfort using dental practice software and digital systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing chairside assistance during a range of dental procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, materials and equipment
• Supporting dentists throughout examinations and treatments
• Following infection-control, sterilisation and safety procedures
• Maintaining sterilisation records and clinical documentation
• Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality
• Providing reception support when required

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Patient communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Experienced Dental Assistant – Part Time

Proactive Dental | Minimum 20 Hours Per Week

Proactive Dental is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team on a permanent part‑time basis.

This role offers an excellent work–life balance, with a minimum of 20 hours per week and the opportunity to pick up additional shifts when available.

Our team members take turns working Saturdays so the responsibility is shared fairly. The successful applicant will therefore need to be available for occasional Saturday shifts, with notice provided through the roster.

The Role

As a Dental Assistant, you will work closely with our dentists and wider clinical team to provide excellent patient care and help each appointment run smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing chairside assistance during a range of dental procedures

• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, materials and equipment

• Supporting dentists throughout examinations and treatments

• Communicating warmly and professionally with patients

• Helping patients feel comfortable and supported throughout their appointments

• Following infection‑control, sterilisation and workplace safety procedures

• Cleaning, disinfecting and preparing treatment rooms between patients

• Processing, packaging and sterilising instruments

• Maintaining accurate sterilisation records and clinical documentation

• Monitoring and restocking clinical supplies

• Assisting with laboratory work and the preparation of cases when required

• Supporting the smooth flow of patients and appointments throughout the day

• Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times

• Providing reception support when required and appropriately trained

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working as a Dental Assistant

• Is confident providing chairside assistance across a range of procedures

• Has a strong understanding of infection‑control and sterilisation requirements

• Is warm, professional and able to help patients feel at ease

• Is organised, reliable and has excellent attention to detail

• Can remain calm and solutions‑focused in a busy clinical environment

• Works well independently and as part of a team

• Communicates effectively with dentists, patients and other team members

• Takes ownership of their responsibilities and follows tasks through to completion

• Is comfortable using dental practice software and digital systems

• Has flexibility to work a range of shifts as required

• Is available to participate in the team’s occasional Saturday roster

A Certificate III in Dental Assisting is highly regarded. Experience with digital dentistry, dental radiography, surgical procedures or reception duties would also be beneficial but is not essential.

What We Offer

• A permanent part‑time position of a minimum of 20 hours per week

• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts when available

• A balanced and fairly shared Saturday roster

• A supportive, positive and team‑focused workplace culture

• Great workplace incentives that recognise and reward our team

• Regular team events, celebrations and trips

• A supportive and experienced clinical and management team

• A modern dental practice with established systems and technology

• Training and support to help you succeed in the role

• Opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge and skills

• A varied position working with a broad range of procedures and patients

At Proactive Dental, we believe a great workplace is about more than simply coming to work. We value teamwork, recognise the contribution of our staff and regularly bring our team together through events, celebrations and opportunities to connect outside of the practice.

If you are an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a stable part‑time position, a great team culture and the opportunity to join a friendly and professional dental practice, we would love to hear from you.