Dental Assistant

Indigo HR; Nowra; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigo HR is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join Nowra Private Hospital on a casual basis, initially two full days per month. You will assist the oral and maxillofacial surgeon during procedures, prepare instruments, and maintain infection control.

There is potential for increased hours as new specialist rooms open in 2027. Ideal candidates have surgical dental assisting experience, knowledge of implants and biopsies, and a calm, organised approach.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Assistant with surgical procedures.
• Experience with dental implants and surgical tooth removals.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, sterilisation and instrument prep.
• Ability to work independently in a small specialist team.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist the oral and maxillofacial surgeon during procedures.
• Prepare instruments and equipment; maintain infection prevention.
• Support postoperative patient follow‑up and telehealth when needed.
• Prepare surgical lists and order materials.
• Assist with patient coordination and administrative tasks.

Skills

Dental assisting

Surgical assisting

Dental implants

Infection control

Sterilisation

Organisational skills

Patient care

Independent work

Education

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography)

CBCT licence advantage

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

Dental Assistant – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

NOWRA, NSW | CASUAL | TWO FULL DAYS PER MONTH

Enjoy surgical dentistry? Work alongside an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in a hospital environment, with opportunities to grow as new specialist rooms open in Nowra.

If you're an experienced Dental Assistant who enjoys surgical procedures, takes pride in your clinical skills and would welcome the opportunity to work in a hospital environment, this could be a rewarding next step.

We're looking for a capable, organised and personable Dental Assistant to work alongside an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Nowra Private Hospital. Initially, you'll assist with oral surgery procedures at the hospital, alongside some patient follow-up and administrative work. New specialist consulting rooms are planned to open in Nowra in 2027, creating opportunities for the role to develop.

Why you'll enjoy this role

• Experience a hospital surgical environment - assist with specialist oral surgery procedures at Nowra Private Hospital.

• Focus on the surgical work you enjoy - be involved in surgical tooth removals, dental implants and biopsies.

• Work closely with an experienced specialist - enjoy a hands‑on role where your skills, initiative and attention to detail are valued.

• A regular casual arrangement - initially two full days per month, with the possibility of additional work.

• Grow with the practice - new specialist consulting rooms are planned for Nowra in 2027.

• Variety beyond surgical assisting - contribute to patient follow‑up, surgical list preparation and coordination of materials.

What will your day look like?

Your primary responsibility will be assisting the oral and maxillofacial surgeon during procedures at Nowra Private Hospital. You'll help prepare instruments and equipment, maintain high standards of infection prevention and provide attentive, confident assistance throughout treatment.

You'll enjoy being organised and prepared, anticipating what the surgeon needs and helping procedures run smoothly. Alongside surgical assisting, there may be opportunities to support postoperative patient follow‑up, telehealth arrangements, surgical list preparation and ordering materials.

As the new specialist consulting rooms open, the role may expand to include further clinical assisting and involvement in the day‑to‑day running of the practice.

About you

You're an experienced Dental Assistant who is confident in a clinical environment, enjoys surgical work and takes pride in patient care. You're reliable, calm under pressure, attentive to detail and comfortable taking initiative.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Previous dental assisting experience, preferably including surgical procedures

• Experience assisting with dental implants and surgical tooth removals

• Sound knowledge of infection prevention, sterilisation and surgical instrument preparation

• Confidence anticipating the needs of the clinician during procedures

• Excellent organisation, reliability and attention to detail

• A warm, professional and reassuring approach to patients

• The ability to work independently and contribute to a small specialist team

Experience with biopsies, digital dental workflows and intraoral scanning would be highly regarded. A Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography) and/or a current CBCT radiation user licence would also be an advantage as the new rooms develop.

The working arrangement

This is a casual position initially involving two full days per month, generally Mondays or Wednesdays, from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm, in accordance with the surgeon's rotating theatre schedule.

There may also be opportunities for additional hours during the week and occasional Saturday work, depending on practice requirements and your availability. With new specialist consulting rooms planned to open in Nowra in 2027, there is potential for additional days as the practice grows.