Dental Assistant: 9-Day Fortnight & Varied Dentistry

AB Health Group; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Variety in role

Reception and admin growth

Be a valued team member

Job summary

AB Health Group in Ballarat, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join a busy, patient-focused practice. You’ll deliver confident four-handed chairside support across general and restorative dentistry, assist with procedures, and help with reception duties to ensure a smooth patient journey.

We value initiative, reliability, and a collaborative spirit. A minimum of 2 years’ dental assisting experience, familiarity with D4W, and a strong commitment to infection control are

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Confident four-handed chairside assistance in general/restorative dentistry.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols and clinical procedures.
• Excellent communication, organisation and multitasking skills.
• Flexible to rostered days and weekend work.
• D4W familiarity or ability to learn quickly.
• Reception and administrative tasks experience are helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide confident four-handed chairside assistance across general/restorative dentistry.
• Assist with procedures including root canals, crowns and bridges.
• Prepare surgeries, instruments and materials ahead of appointments.
• Maintain infection control, sterilisation and safety standards.
• Anticipate clinicians' needs to ensure efficient patient care.
• Support patients through the treatment journey with professionalism.
• Assist with appointment scheduling, patient enquiries and reception duties as required.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver a seamless patient experience.

Skills

Dental assistant experience

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Communication

Organisation

Multitasking

Reception duties

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Tools

Dental4Windows (D4W)

Job description

AB Health Group in Ballarat, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join a busy, patient-focused practice. You’ll deliver confident four-handed chairside support across general and restorative dentistry, assist with procedures, and help with reception duties to ensure a smooth patient journey.

We value initiative, reliability, and a collaborative spirit. A minimum of 2 years’ dental assisting experience, familiarity with D4W, and a strong commitment to infection control are