Dental Assistant

Value Dental Centres; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff parking nearby

Job summary

Value Dental Centres in Hawthorn, Melbourne is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant to work closely with dentists and the team, delivering quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The role covers chairside assisting, room setup, sterilisation, digital workflows, and patient comfort, with full training provided for the right person. No late nights or weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a dental assistant is preferred but not essential.
• We provide full training and support for the right person.
• Hands-on role working with dentists and the team.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting with crowns, implants and extractions.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms and sterilisation protocols.
• Support digital workflows, scanning and lab coordination.
• Support patient comfort and post-op care.
• Manage stock and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Sterilisation protocols

Digital workflows

Patient care

Stock management

Education

Dental Assistant Certification (preferred)

Job description

Full-Time Dental Assistant Position Available - Part-Time Considered for the Right Person – No Late Nights or Weekends

Hawthorn, Melbourne

About the role:

This is a hands‑on role where no two days are the same. You’ll be working closely with dentists and the wider team to deliver excellent clinical care while helping patients feel confident and cared for.

What you’ll be doing:

• Chairside assisting with crowns, implants and extractions
• Preparing and maintaining treatment rooms and sterilisation protocols
• Supporting digital workflows, scanning and lab coordination
• Supporting patient comfort and post‑op care
• Managing stock and maintaining a clean, safe environment

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings positive energy and professionalism to every shift
• Has strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, team environment
• Communicates clearly and respectfully
• Takes pride in delivering excellent patient care

Experience as a dental assistant is preferred, but not essential. We provide full training and support for the right person.

Why join Value Dental Centres?

Join a team that transforms lives through high‑quality, affordable dental care.

Our mission is to transform lives by providing high‑quality dentistry and outstanding patient care at affordable prices.

We focus on advanced, major dental procedures like crowns, implants and wisdom teeth removal. As our Dental Assistant, you’ll play a hands‑on role supporting these life‑changing treatments, helping patients feel safe, comfortable and cared for every step of the way.

• Purpose‑led work: Help make quality dental care more accessible
• Supportive culture: Work with a kind, professional team that genuinely cares
• Growth opportunities: We offer structured training and clear career pathways
• Modern facilities: Our clinics are fitted with cutting edge equipment and systems
• Free staff parking available: Convenient staff parking available nearby