Dental Assistant - Cronulla!

Gorilla Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable full-time roster

Supportive team environment

Modern rooms and efficient practice

Ongoing training and development

Competitive remuneration

Coastal location close to cafés, beach

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is supporting a well-established dental practice in Sydney's Sutherland Shire to recruit a full-time Dental Assistant. This hands-on chairside role focuses on keeping appointments running smoothly and supporting a wide range of treatments while ensuring patients feel calm and well cared for throughout their visit.

You will assist with examinations, cleaning, restorations, extractions, and emergency care, along with infection control, sterilisation, and potential light admin tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Assistant preferred (training considered for the right candidate)
• Strong understanding of infection control, sterilisation and instrument processing
• Confident chairside assisting and ability to anticipate clinician needs
• Professional, warm communication and a patient-first approach
• Strong time management and ability to thrive in a busy schedule
• Willingness to assist with occasional admin tasks (phones/bookings/payments) as needed
• Australian work rights and reliability for a full-time roster

Responsibilities

• Assist with examinations, treatment planning and preventative care
• Scale and clean appointments and oral health education support
• Support with composite fillings, crowns and bridges and extractions
• Manage dental emergencies and root canal therapy support activities
• Provide teeth whitening and post-treatment care instructions
• Support day-to-day clinical operations to keep appointments running smoothly

Skills

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Patient communication

Time management

Admin support

Australian work rights

Team player

Job description

Our client is a well-established, patient-focused dental practice located in Sydney's coastal Sutherland Shire region. Known for their friendly team culture and high clinical standards, the practice provides quality care in a modern environment with streamlined workflows and a strong focus on patient comfort.

About the position

Our client is looking for a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our clients' team and support day-to-day clinical operations. This is a hands-on chairside role where you'll help keep appointments running smoothly, assist with a wide range of treatments, and ensure patients feel calm, informed, and well cared for throughout their visit.

You may assist with procedures including (but not limited to):

• Examinations, treatment planning support and preventative care
• Scale and clean appointments and oral health education support
• Composite fillings, crowns and bridges
• Tooth extractions and management of dental emergencies
• Root canal therapy support and impressions where required
• Teeth whitening and post-treatment care instructions

About the company

Our client is a well-established, patient-focused dental practice located in Sydney's coastal Sutherland Shire region. Known for their friendly team culture and high clinical standards, the practice provides quality care in a modern environment with streamlined workflows and a strong focus on patient comfort.

About the position

Our client is looking for a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our clients' team and support day-to-day clinical operations. This is a hands-on chairside role where you'll help keep appointments running smoothly, assist with a wide range of treatments, and ensure patients feel calm, informed, and well cared for throughout their visit.

You may assist with procedures including (but not limited to):

• Examinations, treatment planning support and preventative care
• Scale and clean appointments and oral health education support
• Composite fillings, crowns and bridges
• Tooth extractions and management of dental emergencies
• Root canal therapy support and impressions where required
• Teeth whitening and post-treatment care instructions

Key Requirements

• Experience as a Dental Assistant preferred (training considered for the right candidate)
• Strong understanding of infection control, sterilisation and instrument processing
• Confident chairside assisting and ability to anticipate clinician needs
• Professional, warm communication and a patient-first approach
• Strong time management and ability to thrive in a busy schedule
• Willingness to assist with occasional admin tasks (phones/bookings/payments) as needed
• Australian work rights and reliability for a full-time roster

Our client offers:

• Full-time hours with a consistent roster and long-term stability
• Supportive leadership and a friendly team environment
• Modern, well-equipped rooms and efficient practice systems
• Ongoing training and development to grow your skills
• Competitive remuneration aligned to your experience
• A convenient coastal location close to cafés, beaches and public transport

Contact details

Email: ******@gorillajobs.com.au

Additional information

• Full-time stability in a busy, well-organised practice
• Modern equipment, efficient systems, supportive team culture
• Varied procedures across general, restorative and emergency care