Dental Assistant

Skill Match Recruit; Cassowary Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AGAPÈ FAMILY DENTAL in Tully, Queensland, is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to provide clinical and chairside support in a busy practice. The role involves preparing treatment rooms, passing instruments, maintaining infection control and ensuring patient comfort and safety.The ideal candidate has 1–2 years’ experience, knowledge of dental materials, and familiarity with Praktika or Dental4Windows. This full-time permanent position offers a salary range of AUD 79,000 to 90,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of practical experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical practice.
• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting is highly regarded; equivalent training considered.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, materials, sterilisation and chairside techniques.
• Familiarity with Praktika or Dental4Windows is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, rooms, instruments and materials for examinations and procedures.
• Provide four-handed chairside assistance during preventive, restorative and general procedures.
• Prepare and mix dental materials as directed by the dentist.
• Clean, disinfect, sterilise, and track dental instruments per infection-control procedures.
• Reset surgeries between patients and manage clinical waste and PPE supplies.
• Assist patients before, during and after treatment and provide post-care instructions.
• Maintain accurate notes and patient records with confidentiality.
• Monitor equipment and stock levels; report faults as needed.
• Coordinate with dentists and reception to support scheduling and workflow.

Skills

Chairside assist

Infection control

Dental instruments

Patient communication

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

Tools

Praktika

Dental4Windows

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