Dental Assistant: Flexible Hours & Career Growth

1300SMILES Ltd; Cairns Regional; Hybride; AUD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

1300SMILES Smithfield in Cairns is seeking two Dental Assistants, one full-time and one casual, to join a welcoming practice in the heart of Smithfield Shopping Centre. You will support clinicians chairside, maintain room readiness, and help ensure a smooth patient journey with infection control and high standards of care.

The role focuses on general, restorative and preventive treatments, with flexible shifts for casual work and regular hours for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant and/or a Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or higher).
• An understanding of infection control and sterilisation procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A professional, reliable, and well-presented manner.
• A caring, positive, and patient-focused approach.

Responsabilités

• Providing chairside assistance across general, restorative and preventive treatments
• Preparing treatment rooms and sterilising instruments in line with infection control standards
• Provide excellent patient care and support before, during, and after treatment
• Maintain accurate clinical records
• Manage stock and clinical supplies
• Assist with basic reception duties when required
• Ensure the practice maintains high standards of cleanliness and organisation

Connaissances

Dental Assistant experience

Infection control

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Professional presentation

Formation

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Description du poste

1300SMILES Smithfield in Cairns is seeking two Dental Assistants, one full-time and one casual, to join a welcoming practice in the heart of Smithfield Shopping Centre. You will support clinicians chairside, maintain room readiness, and help ensure a smooth patient journey with infection control and high standards of care.

The role focuses on general, restorative and preventive treatments, with flexible shifts for casual work and regular hours for full-time staff.