Dental Assistant - 1300SMILES Bundaberg Burnett Dental Centre

1300SMILES Ltd; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

1300SMILES Bundaberg Burnett Dental Centre in Bundaberg, QLD is seeking a Casual Dental Assistant to support clinicians and keep the practice running smoothly throughout the day.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, preparing rooms and instruments, welcoming patients and maintaining infection control. Experience is valued but not essential; a Certificate III in Dental Assisting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous Dental Assisting experience and/or a Certificate III or above in Dental Assisting is highly regarded, but not essential.
• Friendly, confident and approachable manner; strong communication and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting dentists and clinicians across a range of procedures
• Providing chairside assistance and anticipating the needs of the clinician
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and equipment
• Welcoming patients and helping them feel comfortable throughout their appointment
• Maintaining clean, organised and well-prepared clinical areas
• Sterilising instruments and following infection control procedures
• Working collaboratively with the wider team to deliver a positive patient experience

Skills

Dental assisting

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Company Description

Ready to take the next step in your dental career or start building your experience?

At 1300SMILES Bundaberg Burnett Dental Centre, we’re looking for a Casual Dental Assistant to join our team and support the delivery of quality dental care to our local community.

Whether you’re an experienced Dental Assistant looking for flexibility or you’re new to dental and keen to learn, we’d love to hear from you. What matters most is that you’re reliable, approachable, enjoy working with people and are willing to get involved.

Located in central Bundaberg on Barolin Street, Burnett Dental Centre is an established practice with an experienced dental team. You’ll work in a busy and varied clinical environment, gaining valuable hands‑on experience across a range of treatments while helping patients feel comfortable and well cared for throughout their visit.

Job Description

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting our clinicians and helping the practice run smoothly throughout the day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting dentists and clinicians across a range of procedures
• Providing chairside assistance and anticipating the needs of the clinician
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and equipment
• Welcoming patients and helping them feel comfortable throughout their appointment
• Maintaining clean, organised and well‑prepared clinical areas
• Sterilising instruments and following infection control procedures
• Working collaboratively with the wider team to deliver a positive patient experience

Qualifications

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Previous Dental Assisting experience and/or a Certificate III or above in Dental Assisting is highly regarded, but not essential
• A friendly, confident and approachable manner
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow processes

Additional Information

Why join 1300SMILES Bundaberg Burnett Dental Centre?

• Experienced team: Work alongside experienced dental professionals who can help you build your confidence and develop your skills.
• Clinical variety: Gain exposure to a broad range of patients, treatments and procedures in an established dental practice.
• Hands‑on experience: Put your existing skills into practice or develop new ones in a supportive clinical environment.
• Casual flexibility: A role that can fit around study, family, other work or personal commitments.
• Central location: Enjoy a convenient location on Barolin Street in central Bundaberg.
• Career development: Build your skills and explore opportunities to grow your dental career.
• Abano Healthcare support: Access training, development and career opportunities across 200+ practices Australia‑wide.

1300SMILES is proudly part of the Abano Healthcare Network.

At Abano Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value and respect individuals from all backgrounds and believe that diversity drives innovation and success. Join us as we create a culture of inclusion that celebrates unique perspectives and provides equal opportunities for all.