Dental Assistant Caroline Springs

Pacific Smiles Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Penalty rates where applicable

Ongoing training & development

Career progression in a national group

Job summary

Pacific Smiles Group is seeking a casual Dental Assistant in Caroline Springs, VIC to join our Western Suburbs Melbourne centre. You’ll work chairside with a skilled dentist, with 3–4 shifts available each week, and a strong focus on infection control and patient care.

Weekday availability is essential as you’ll support a range of dental procedures while maintaining high standards of sterilisation. Join a nationwide network that supports growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in chairside assisting with a dentist.
• Strong infection control standards and room preparation.
• Excellent patient care and communication skills.
• Reliable, adaptable and team-oriented with weekday availability.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting across a range of dental procedures.
• Anticipate clinician needs to keep treatments running smoothly.
• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments to a high standard.
• Maintain high standards of sterilisation and infection control.
• Deliver exceptional patient care and customer service.
• Work collaboratively within a professional, supportive team.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Patient care & communication

Teamwork & reliability

Tools

Sterilisation equipment

Job description

Dental Assistant Caroline Springs# Pacific Smiles Group Careers## Dental Assistant Caroline SpringsApply: Western Suburbs Melbourne, VIC: Casual: Posted Today: R-01593** Caroline Springs Chairside Role | Skilled Dentist | Regular Weekly Shifts Casual | Weekday Availability Essential 3-4 shifts available each week** # **About the Role**Our Caroline Springs centre is looking for a Casual Dental Assistant to join the team and work chairside alongside a highly skilled dentist!This is a great opportunity to be part of something exciting:* Enjoy regular work with 3-4 shifts available each week* Work mostly chairside with a skilled dentist and build your clinical experience* Join a supportive team and a national network that invests in your growth**Availability required:*** Weekday availability essential* 3-4 shifts per week # **What You’ll Be Doing*** Chairside assisting, mostly with a skilled dentist across a range of dental procedures* Anticipating the clinician’s needs to keep treatments running smoothly* Preparing treatment rooms and instruments to a high standard* Maintaining high standards of sterilisation and infection control* Delivering exceptional patient care and customer service* Working collaboratively within a professional, supportive team # **What We Offer*** Regular casual shifts, with 3-4 shifts available each week* Above award wages + penalty rates (where applicable)* Exposure to a skilled dentist and a range of dental treatments* Ongoing training and development opportunities* Reward and recognition programs* Supportive Centre Leader and team culture* Opportunity to build your career within a growing national dental network # **About You*** Previous Dental Assistant experience preferred* Confident across chairside assisting and sterilisation* Strong understanding of infection control standards* Reliable, adaptable and team-focused* Excellent communication and patient care skills* Weekday availability essential, with capacity for 3-4 shifts per week # **Our Purpose**We’re proud to be part of one of Australia’s leading dental networks, committed to improving the oral health of all Australians. We support our people to grow, develop their skills and deliver exceptional patient experiences every day.If you’re a Dental Assistant looking for regular casual work chairside with a skilled dentist, we’d love to hear from you.**Apply now to join our Caroline Springs team.**