Dental Assistant

hcf; Northern Beaches Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

50% subsidy on hospital/extras cover

Family-friendly employer

18 weeks parental leave

Mental health programs

Discounts on wellbeing products

Job summary

HCF is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our Dentists and Practice Manager at Brookvale Dental Center, located in Westfield Warringah Mall. This is a full-time (Mon-Fri) maximum term position.

You'll provide chair-side assistance, maintain infection control, manage patient flow, prepare instruments, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations in line with our quality standards. Join a culture focused on high-quality care, training opportunities, and staff wellbeing as we deliver member-centric

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting and chair-side duties.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and patient privacy.
• Strong interpersonal and time-management skills.
• Basic computer literacy and clerical tasks.
• Attention to infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assistance to dentists, ensuring patient comfort and efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised clinical environment.
• Monitor day sheets and prepare for patient lists.
• Coordinate patient flow, escorting and preparing patients for treatment.
• Assist with chair-side duties: instrument setup, data entry, radiograph development.
• Uphold infection control, manage surgery changeover and stock maintenance.
• Process and sterilise instruments and manage stock.
• Report fraudulent activity as required.
• Comply with WHS policies and report hazards.
• Participate in meetings, training and health and safety activities.

Skills

Dental knowledge

Patient care

Confidentiality

Initiative

Basic computer literacy

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Radiography qualification

Sterilisation qualification

First aid certification

Job description

As a Dental Assistant, you will work alongside our Dentists and Practice Manager to ensure high quality patient care, compliance with our Dental Quality Management System, and the smooth running of day to day operations of our Brookvale Dental Center.

Please note this is a full time (Mon-Fri) Maximum Term Position until 31st August 2027 based in our Brookvale Dental Center located in Westfield Warringah Mall.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assistance to dentists, ensuring patient comfort and efficiency throughout their visit.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised clinical environment in accordance with HCF policies and procedures.
• Monitor patient day sheets, prepare for patient lists, and accommodate emergencies where possible.
• Coordinate patient flow, including escorting, settling, and preparing patients for treatment.
• Assist with chair-side duties: instrument and material set-up, procedure support, mixing materials, data entry, and radiograph development.
• Uphold infection control standards, manage surgery changeover and cleaning, and perform equipment and stock maintenance.
• Process and sterilise instruments, maintain stock levels, and validate sterilisation cycles.
• Report any fraudulent behaviour or activity as required.
• Comply with Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, policies, and procedures. Report hazards, near misses, and injuries promptly.
• Participate in meetings, training, and health and safety activities.

Key Performance Areas

• Efficient management of handpieces, stock, and materials.
• Satisfactory assistance and competency in all dental assistant duties.
• Teamwork and cooperation, including flexibility for additional tasks.
• Good communication, punctuality, and attendance.
• Commitment to learning and adherence to infection prevention, WHS, and PPE standards.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Previous dental knowledge and experience.
• Neat appearance and sound personal hygiene.
• High level of confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Initiative and common sense in daily tasks.
• Basic computer literacy.

Desirable:

• Reception experience or willingness to be cross-trained.
• Qualifications in radiography, sterilising, and/or first aid.
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting

About HCF

At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we've been putting our members and their health first. As Australia's largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.

We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.

Culture & Benefits

Purpose-driven passion

We're united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.

Wellness and work-life balance

We'll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
• Family-friendly certified employer
• 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more
• Discounts on HCF's products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.

Collaboration and inclusivity

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.

Continuous learning and growth

We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.