Dental Assistant

Ooralea Dental Care; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ooralea Dental Care in Mackay is seeking an enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our busy, modern practice. You will provide chairside assistance across a range of procedures and help prepare surgeries while maintaining strict infection-control standards.

In this role you will sterilise instruments, support dentists during treatment, and help manage clinical records and digital dentistry technology. A patient‑centered, team‑oriented attitude is essential, with opportunities to grow within our

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting preferred.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a busy practice.
• Able to work across rostered hours and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting across a variety of dental procedures
• Preparing surgeries and maintaining high infection-control standards
• Sterilisation and instrument reprocessing
• Supporting dentists throughout treatment
• Taking and preparing clinical records, photos and other documentation
• Assisting with digital dentistry and modern clinical technology
• Helping create a welcoming and comfortable experience for every patient
• Keeping surgeries organised, clean and ready for the next patient
• Working closely with the wider team to keep the day running efficiently

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Patient focus

Organised

Job description

Are you a Dental Assistant who loves being part of a busy team, enjoys looking after patients and wants to work in a practice where there is always something happening?

Ooralea Dental Care is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Dental Assistant to join our growing team in Mackay.

We are a busy, progressive practice that combines high-quality patient care with modern technology, advanced dentistry and a strong team culture. We work together, support each other and take pride in creating a great experience for both our patients and our team.

This position requires availability across the following hours:

Monday: 7:30am – 5:30pm

Tuesday: 7:30am – 5:30pm

Thursday: 8:30am – 6:30pm

Friday: 7:30am – 5:30pm

Alternate Saturdays: 8:30am – 1:30pm

Please only apply if you are available to work within these hours.

We are looking for someone who wants to become a valued part of our team — not just someone looking for "a job".

What you’ll be doing

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll play an important role in keeping our clinical days running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:

Chairside assisting across a variety of dental procedures

Preparing surgeries and maintaining high infection-control standards

Sterilisation and instrument reprocessing

Supporting our dentists throughout treatment

Taking and preparing clinical records, photos and other documentation

Assisting with our digital dentistry and modern clinical technology

Helping create a welcoming and comfortable experience for every patient

Keeping surgeries organised, clean and ready for the next patient

Working closely with the wider team to keep the day running efficiently

What we’re looking for

We want someone who is:

Reliable and punctual – our clinical days are busy, and your team needs to be able to count on you

Positive and energetic – someone who brings a great attitude to work

Patient-focused – you genuinely care about making patients feel comfortable

A team player – willing to help wherever needed

Organised and proactive – you can see what needs to be done without always being asked

Confident communicating with patients and colleagues

Willing to learn and develop new skills

Comfortable working in a fast-paced dental environment

Previous dental assisting experience is preferred, but we are also open to the right person who is enthusiastic, hardworking and eager to learn.

Why work with us?

This is an opportunity to join a practice that is growing, investing and thinking ahead.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

Work alongside experienced dental professionals

Gain exposure to a wide range of dental procedures

Work with modern dental technology and equipment

Develop your clinical and professional skills

Receive ongoing training and support

Become part of a friendly, close-knit team

Grow with a practice that values its people

A little bit about us

At Ooralea Dental Care, we believe great dentistry starts with a great team.

We are proud to provide comprehensive dental care to our community and have built a workplace where teamwork, professionalism, patient care and a positive attitude matter.

Our days can be busy — but that's part of what makes working here exciting. No two days are exactly the same, and there are plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.

Ready to join us?

If you’re an experienced Dental Assistant looking for your next opportunity — or you’re someone with the right attitude who is ready to build a career in dentistry — we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: Applicants must be available to work within the rostered hours listed above.