Dental Assistant

Natural Born Fillers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award wages

Job summary

The Northside Dentist in Thornbury is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our friendly team for a part-time role four days a week (Mon–Thu). This position blends clinical assisting with reception duties in a calm, patient-focused practice.

We provide ongoing training, opportunities to broaden your skills, and above-award wages to recognise your value. You will help prepare rooms, assist dentists, manage patient flow, and ensure accurate records in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental practice.
• Reception duties experience preferred.
• Good communication and a team-focused attitude.
• Attention to detail with a sense of urgency in a busy setting.
• Comfortable using dental software.
• A dental assisting qualification is a bonus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilise instruments.
• Assist dentists during procedures with instruments and materials.
• Keep treatment rooms stocked and organised.
• Help manage appointment scheduling and patient flow.
• Answer patient questions and provide great service.
• Keep clear and accurate patient records.
• Pitch in with admin tasks as needed.

Skills

Dental assistant

Reception duties

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Dental software

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our friendly team at The Northside Dentist in Thornbury.

This is a part-time position working four days a week, Monday to Thursday, ideal for someone who enjoys a varied role combining clinical assisting and reception administration.

At The Northside Dentist, we pride ourselves on creating a calm, welcoming, and supportive environment for both our patients and our team. We’re an inclusive, down-to-earth team that values collaboration, respect, and a positive workplace culture.

You’ll receive ongoing training, opportunities to develop your skills, and the support you need to thrive in your role. We also offer above-award wages to recognise and reward the value our team members bring to the practice.

Key responsibilities

• Getting treatment rooms ready and making sure instruments are sterilised
• Assisting our dentists during procedures with instruments and materials
• Keeping treatment rooms stocked and organised
• Helping manage appointment scheduling and patient flow
• Answering patient questions and providing great service
• Keeping clear and accurate patient records
• Pitching in with admin tasks as needed

About you

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental practice is a MUST. Experience with reception duties preferred.
• Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude
• Attention to detail with a sense of urgency, and the ability to stay on top of things in a busy setting
• Comfortable using dental software and tech
• A genuine interest in helping people and supporting patient care
• A dental assisting qualification is a bonus, but not essential

About us

At The Northside Dentist, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, supportive, and approachable team environment, while delivering high-quality dental care and ensuring a positive patient and staff experience.