Dental Assistant

Albany Dental; Gosford; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Albany Dental in Gosford, NSW is seeking a casual Dental Assistant to support dentists with chairside procedures and day-to-day clinic operations. The role offers 1–2 days per week with potential to progress to permanent part-time for the right person.

You will prepare surgeries and equipment, maintain sterility and infection control, assist patients and help keep the practice clean, organised and welcoming throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Casual Dental Assistant role; 1+ year preferred but not essential.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Reliable, positive and team-oriented candidate.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting across general dental procedures
• Preparing surgeries and equipment
• Sterilisation and infection control
• Supporting dentists and patients throughout appointments
• Keeping surgeries clean, organised and well presented
• Helping with the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
• Being a positive and supportive member of the team

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Team player

Organised

Can-do attitude

Job description

Dental Assistant - Casual

Albany Dental | Gosford, NSW

Join a friendly, established practice where you'll feel part of the team

Albany Dental is a well-established family dental practice that has proudly cared for Central Coast families for over 50 years. We have a loyal patient base, an experienced team and a relaxed, supportive environment where we genuinely enjoy working together.

We're looking for a friendly, reliable and motivated Dental Assistant to join our team on a casual basis, with the opportunity to progress to permanent part-time for the right person.

Initially, we're looking for 1-2 days per week, with flexibility across the week and the potential for additional hours as the role develops.

The Role

You'll be working closely with our dentists and team, providing chairside assistance and helping keep the practice running smoothly.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Chairside assisting across general dental procedures
• Preparing surgeries and equipment
• Sterilisation and infection control
• Supporting dentists and patients throughout appointments
• Keeping surgeries clean, organised and well presented
• Helping with the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
• Being a positive and supportive member of the team

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• A genuine team player
• Friendly, caring and approachable with patients
• Organised and able to work well in a busy environment
• Someone with a can-do attitude who is happy to help wherever needed
• Keen to learn and grow within a supportive team

Dental assisting experience of 1 year or more is preferred, but not essential. We're happy to provide on-the-job training for the right person.

Most importantly, we want someone who is reliable, positive and genuinely enjoys being part of a team.