Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Network; Cassowary Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AGAPÈ FAMILY DENTAL in Tully, QLD seeks a skilled Dental Assistant to provide clinical and chairside support in a full-time permanent role. You will prepare patients and rooms, assist dentists with procedures, and ensure strict infection control and patient safety in a busy practice.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience, knowledge of dental instruments, and familiarity with Praxis software. Delivery of high-quality care and patient comfort are essential.

Qualifications

• One to two years of practical dental assisting experience.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, materials and chairside techniques.
• Familiarity with infection prevention and clinical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, rooms, instruments and materials for examinations.
• Provide four-handed chairside assistance during procedures.
• Disinfect, sterilise and track instruments according to policy.
• Maintain patient records with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Support scheduling and treatment prep to ensure smooth workflow.
• Check equipment operation and report faults as needed.
• Assist with patient positioning and post-treatment instructions.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Communication skills

Empathy for anxious patients

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

Tools

Praktika/Dental4Windows

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled, reliable and patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our dental practice. The successful candidate will provide clinical and chairside assistance to dentists, helping deliver safe, efficient and high-quality dental care in a professional clinical environment.

Job Description

2026-10-26 to 2026-11-27

DENTAL ASSISTANT

AGAPÈ FAMILY DENTAL

TULLY, QLD 4854

FULL-TIME PERMANENT

SALARY: $79,000 to $90,000 PER ANNUM

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled, reliable and patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our dental practice. The successful candidate will provide clinical and chairside assistance to dentists, helping deliver safe, efficient and high-quality dental care in a professional clinical environment.

This role is responsible for preparing patients, treatment rooms, instruments, equipment and dental materials; providing chairside assistance during dental procedures; maintaining effective infection prevention and control practices; and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice.

The ideal candidate will have practical dental assisting experience, sound knowledge of dental instruments and materials, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to patient comfort, safety and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, treatment rooms, dental instruments, equipment and materials for examinations and dental procedures.
• Provide four-handed chairside assistance during preventive, restorative and general dental procedures, including passing instruments, operating suction and maintaining clear visibility of the treatment area.
• Prepare and mix dental materials, including impression materials, cements and restorative materials, as directed by the treating dentist.
• Clean, disinfect, package, sterilise, store and track reusable dental instruments in accordance with infection prevention and control procedures and manufacturer instructions.
• Clean and reset dental surgeries between patients, manage clinical waste and maintain adequate supplies of personal protective equipment and clinical consumables.
• Assist patients before, during and after treatment, including patient positioning, reassurance and reinforcing dentist-approved post-treatment instructions.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and patient records under the direction of the treating dentist, ensuring patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of clinical information.
• Check dental equipment for safe operation, report faults, maintain instruments and monitor clinical stock levels.
• Liaise with dentists and reception staff to support appointment scheduling, treatment preparation and efficient clinical workflow.
• Comply with workplace health and safety requirements, infection prevention and control standards, practice policies and lawful directions from supervising dental practitioners.

Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum of one to two years of practical experience working as a Dental Assistant in a clinical dental practice.
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or Certificate IV in Dental Assisting is highly regarded; equivalent relevant training and practical experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of dental instruments, materials, terminology, sterilisation procedures and chairside assisting techniques.
• Familiarity with dental practice management software, particularly Praktika or Dental4Windows, is advantageous.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control, workplace health and safety, patient confidentiality and safe clinical practices.

Key Skills And Attributes

• Competence in chairside assistance and the preparation of dental instruments, equipment and materials.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with empathy and sensitivity towards patients experiencing dental anxiety.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene, sterilisation and clinical safety.
• Effective time management, organisation and the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy dental practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively with dentists and other practice team members.
• Professional conduct, discretion and respect for patient privacy.
• Commitment to ongoing learning, skills development and continuing professional development.

SALARY: $79,000 to $90,000 PER ANNUM