Dental Assistant

EMB Dental Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Mermaid Waters Dental Surgery on the Gold Coast is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis. The role combines dental assisting and reception duties, with an immediate start available and weekday shifts.

You will support the dental team, help with patient visits, and contribute to a welcoming, professional patient experience. The position offers 2–3 days per week, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, with training provided for the right person.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting or reception experience is strongly preferred, but not essential.
• Training will be provided to the right candidate.
• Weekday availability and a positive, professional attitude are important.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dental team during patient visits and procedures.
• Perform reception duties, greet patients and manage appointments.
• Contribute to a welcoming, professional patient experience.

Skills

Friendly and approachable

Team player

Reliable and hardworking

Proactive and eager to learn

Customer-focused

Flexible and adaptable

Eligible to work in Australia

Job description

Mermaid Waters Dental Surgery located at the Q Super Centre

Immediate Start Available | Weekdays Only | 2–3 Days per Week

Join Our Friendly Dental Team!

At Mermaid Waters Dental Surgery, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional dental care in a warm, welcoming and professional environment. Our dedicated team offers a comprehensive range of dental services, including examinations, scale and cleans, restorations, extractions, root canal treatments, crown and bridge work, and implants.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable Dental Assistant to join our team. If you enjoy working with people, take pride in delivering excellent customer service and are eager to learn new skills, we would love to hear from you!

With an immediate start available, this is a great opportunity to become part of a dental practice where patient care, teamwork and a positive attitude are valued.

About the Role

This is a varied position combining dental assisting and reception duties, offering the opportunity to be involved in different aspects of the practice's day-to-day operations.

Your duties will vary depending on the shift and may involve supporting the dental team, assisting with patient visits and helping ensure a welcoming and professional experience for everyone who walks through our doors.

Working arrangements

• Days: 2–3 days per week to start

• Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

• Schedule: Weekdays only, Monday to Friday

• Commencement: Immediate start available

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking someone who is:

• Friendly and approachable – enjoys interacting with patients and making them feel comfortable.

• A team player – works well with colleagues and contributes to a supportive workplace.

• Reliable and hardworking – takes responsibility and approaches tasks with a positive attitude.

• Proactive and eager to learn – shows initiative and is open to developing new skills.

• Customer-focused – communicates professionally and understands the importance of excellent patient service.

• Flexible and adaptable – happy to work across both reception and dental assisting duties.

• Eligible to work in Australia as an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Previous dental assisting or reception experience is strongly preferred, but not essential for the right candidate as training will be provided. We are happy to consider someone with the right attitude, a strong work ethic and a genuine willingness to learn.

Why Join Us?

• A friendly and professional dental practice environment.

• A varied role combining patient interaction, reception and dental assisting.

• An opportunity to learn and develop your skills within a dental setting.

• Weekday work, starting at 2–3 days per week.

• An opportunity to get started straight away.