Dental Assistant

Cairns Specialist Orthodontists; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Cairns Specialist Orthodontists is seeking a motivated, reliable and experienced Dental Assistant to join our friendly team. This casual role offers long-term potential with a path to permanent employment.

You will be valued as a key team member in a specialist practice. Responsibilities include chairside assisting in orthodontics, fabricating appliances in our on-site lab, sterilisation and infection control, and taking digital scans and patient records.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience required.
• Long-term career commitment to the practice.
• Available Monday to Friday, 7:45 am–5:30 pm with 24–38 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting in orthodontic practice.
• Fabricating orthodontic appliances in on-site lab.
• Sterilisation and infection control procedures.
• Take digital scans and patient records.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Orthodontic experience

Infection control

Digital teeth scanning

Job description

Experienced Dental Assistant – Casual (Long-Term Opportunity)

Cairns Specialist Orthodontists is seeking a motivated, reliable and experienced Dental Assistant to join our friendly team. We are looking for someone with previous dental assisting experience who is genuinely committed to a long-term career opportunity and becoming a valued member of our practice.

This role offers a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Chairside assisting in a specialist orthodontic practice
• Fabricating orthodontic appliances in our on-site laboratory
• Sterilisation and infection control procedures
• Perform digital teeth scanning and take patient records

The position will commence as a casual role, with the opportunity to transition to permanent employment. Pay will be negotiated based on the applicable award, age, and any relevant experience.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Be friendly, enthusiastic, and professional
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Work well both as part of a team and independently
• Be reliable, hardworking, and eager to learn
• Be available Monday to Friday, with shifts scheduled between 7:45 am and 5:30 pm
• Be available to work approximately 24–38 hours per week

Applicants must have previous relevant experience. This position is not suitable for those looking for short-term or temporary work.