Dental Assistant - Denman Prospect

Nova Dental Implant Centre; Canberra; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Dental Implant Centre in Canberra is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant to support clinicians and deliver a seamless patient experience. You will work 3-4 days per week, assisting across a range of dental procedures while upholding high standards of care, organisation, and infection control.

Join a premium, patient-centred clinic that values teamwork, meticulous records, and compassionate service from first contact through treatment completion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and clinical procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clinicians during dental procedures.
• Preparing treatment rooms and patients for clinical treatment.
• Taking X-rays and dental impressions.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Sterilising instruments and ensuring infection control standards are maintained.
• Supporting patients with post-treatment care instructions.
• Assisting with patient flow and general clinical coordination.

Skills

Dental Assistant

Infection control

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

At Nova Dental Implant Centre, we change lives through advanced dental implant treatment delivered with compassion, professionalism, and excellence.

We're a premium, patient-centred clinic focused on creating an exceptional experience from the very first interaction through to treatment completion. Our team is passionate about delivering outstanding clinical care while supporting patients through life-changing dental treatment journeys.

Due to continued growth, we're looking for a skilled and motivated Part-Time Dental Assistant to join our team in Denman Prospect, Canberra, working 3-4 days per week.

The Role

As a Dental Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our clinicians, creating a seamless patient experience, and helping ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the clinic.

Working closely with our dentists and wider clinical team, you'll assist across a variety of procedures while maintaining high standards of patient care, organisation, and infection control.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting clinicians during a range of dental procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms and patients for clinical treatment
• Taking X-rays and dental impressions
• Maintaining accurate patient records and clinical documentation
• Sterilising instruments and ensuring infection control standards are maintained
• Supporting patients with post-treatment care instructions
• Assisting with patient flow and general clinical coordination
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and professional clinical environment
• Supporting the wider team to ensure a positive patient experience

About You

You're professional, team-oriented, and genuinely passionate about patient care. You thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment and take pride in providing high-quality support to both patients and clinicians.

You'll bring:

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant
• Knowledge of dental terminology and clinical procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive and supportive approach within a team environment
• A strong understanding of patient confidentiality and professionalism

Highly regarded:

• Experience within implant or surgical dentistry
• Knowledge of dental practice management software
• Confidence taking X-rays and impressions
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent experience