Dental Assistant

Bannockburn Dental; Geelong; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend work

Above-award wages

Professional development

Job summary

Bannockburn Dental in Geelong is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our close-knit team and contribute to high-quality patient care.

You will be confident chairside, well organised and reliable, working alongside our dentists and clinical team across a busy practice. This role offers no weekend work, above-award wages, and ongoing professional development in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Confident chairside assisting and patient care.
• Strong infection control and sterilisation knowledge.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Confident chairside assisting during treatments.
• Prepare surgeries, instruments and materials.
• Maintain patient records and appointment flow.
• Ensure a clean, safe and sterile clinical environment.
• Provide exceptional patient service and comfort.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Organisation

Communication skills

Reliability & punctuality

Multitasking

Job description

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a supportive practice where your skills are valued?

At Bannockburn Dental, we're passionate about providing exceptional patient care in a welcoming, professional and supportive environment.

We are looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our close-knit team. The ideal candidate will be confident chairside, organised, reliable and able to work efficiently alongside our dentists and clinical team.

If you're looking for a practice where you can be part of a positive team, build strong relationships with patients and contribute to a high standard of clinical care, we'd love to hear from you.

Dental Assistant – Join Our Growing Team
4–5 Days Per Week | No Weekend Work | Above-Award Wages

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a supportive practice where your skills are valued?

At Bannockburn Dental, we're passionate about providing exceptional patient care in a welcoming, professional and supportive environment.

We are looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our close-knit team. The ideal candidate will be confident chairside, organised, reliable and able to work efficiently alongside our dentists and clinical team.

If you're looking for a practice where you can be part of a positive team, build strong relationships with patients and contribute to a high standard of clinical care, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Bannockburn Dental?

• Supportive and experienced clinical team

• Modern, community-focused dental practice

• Positive workplace culture where your contribution is valued

• Ongoing support and professional development

• A varied and rewarding role within a growing practice

About the Role

As a Dental Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our dentists and clinical team while ensuring our patients receive an exceptional experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Confident chairside assisting

• Preparing surgeries, instruments and materials for treatment

• Anticipating the dentist's needs and supporting efficient clinical flow

• Welcoming and assisting patients throughout their appointments

• Sterilisation and infection control procedures

• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe clinical environment

• Updating and maintaining accurate patient records

• Preparing treatment rooms between patients

• Supporting the clinical team with day-to-day practice operations

• Providing a high level of patient care and customer service

About You

We are ideally seeking an experienced Dental Assistant who can confidently step into the role and become a valued member of our team.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Dental Assistant

• Confidence with chairside assisting

• A strong understanding of infection control and sterilisation

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• The ability to anticipate the dentist's needs and work efficiently

• A professional, friendly and patient-focused manner

• Excellent communication skills

• The ability to multitask and remain calm in a busy environment

• Strong reliability, punctuality and accountability

• Good computer skills and the ability to learn new systems

• A positive attitude and willingness to contribute to a close-knit team

Experience with a variety of dental procedures and working alongside multiple dentists will be highly regarded.

Practice Hours

Monday: 8:15am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 10:45am – 7:30pm
Wednesday: 8:15am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 9:45am – 6:00pm
Friday: 7:45am – 4:00pm

No weekend work.