Dental Assistant

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Free parking

Free gym membership

Job summary

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services in Canberra seeks an experienced Dental Assistant for a part-time, fixed-term role. You will assist the dentist, support patient care, and help educate clients on oral health within a culturally safe environment.

The position emphasizes infection control, accurate records, and collaborative teamwork in a community-focused health service. Applicants with prior dental chair-side experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Assistant providing chair-side support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain infection control and clinical records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support clients for dental treatment.
• Provide chair-side assistance during procedures.
• Maintain sterilisation and infection control standards.
• Assist with oral health education and promotion.
• Support administration and reception as needed.
• Assist trainees and provide guidance as required.

Skills

Dental Assistant

Job description

Part-Time 1 year Fixed Term | 21 hours per week, Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Salary dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications

A Meaningful Opportunity to Make a Difference in Aboriginal Health!

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services is Canberra’s only Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service. Located in the heart of Canberra, we provide trusted holistic healthcare to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the ACT and surrounding areas.

About the Role

We are seeking a caring, motivated and skilled Dental Assistant to join our Clinical Services team.

Working alongside the Dentist, you will provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures, support oral health education and promotion, and contribute to providing a calm and culturally safe experience for our clients.

The role also involves maintaining high standards of infection control, accurate clinical records and providing administrative support to the dental and clinical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and support clients for dental treatment.
• Provide chair-side assistance throughout dental procedures, including preparation and mixing of dental materials.
• Clean and sterilise work surfaces, instruments and equipment in accordance with relevant infection control requirements.
• Assist with oral health education and promotion for clients and the community.
• Identify opportunities to support oral health and hygiene education.
• Assist clients with special needs in clinical and non-clinical environments.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client clinical records.
• Provide administrative support to reception and clinical staff as required.
• Contribute to a safe, professional and collaborative multidisciplinary work environment.
• Provide clinical/operational support to Dental Assistant Trainees as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working as a Dental Assistant and a strong commitment to providing quality client care.
• Can create a calm and supportive environment for clients who may feel anxious about dental treatment.
• Has strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates good problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Can prioritise workload and respond effectively to changing service needs.
• Is committed to ongoing professional development, education and quality improvement.
• Demonstrates a commitment to culturally appropriate and respectful healthcare.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage people who are passionate about contributing to culturally safe healthcare to apply.

What We Offer

• A culturally safe and supportive workplace
• Salary packaging benefits
• Free parking and free gym membership.
• Meaningful work supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, families and community.

This is a one year contract role, with the possibility of extension subject to organisational requirements and operational needs at the conclusion of the initial contract period.

Working With Vulnerable People Check (WWVPC)

All employees are required to hold or obtain a current Working With Vulnerable People Check in accordance with ACT requirements.