Dental Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth Path

HCF Corporation; Shire of Mount Alexander; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

50% subsidy on cover

Parental leave

Mental health programs

Product discounts

Job summary

HCF Corporation in Campbelltown (NSW) is seeking a Permanent Full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists and the Practice Manager, ensuring high-quality patient care and smooth daily operations. The role is based in our Campbelltown Dental Center within Macarthur Square Shopping Centre.

Essential duties include assisting with chair-side procedures, infection control, and patient coordination, with desirable radiography, sterilising, and first-aid qualifications.

Qualifications

• Essential: Previous dental knowledge and experience.
• Neat appearance and sound personal hygiene.
• High level of confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.
• Initiative and common sense in daily tasks.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assistance to dentists, ensuring patient comfort and efficiency throughout their visit.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised clinical environment in accordance with policies.
• Monitor patient day sheets, prepare for patient lists, and accommodate emergencies when possible.
• Coordinate patient flow, including escorting, settling, and preparing patients for treatment.
• Assist with chair-side duties: instrument and material set-up, procedure support, data entry, radiograph development.
• Uphold infection control standards, manage surgery changeover and cleaning, and perform equipment and stock maintenance.
• Process and sterilise instruments, maintain stock levels, and validate sterilisation cycles.
• Report any fraudulent behaviour or activity as required.
• Comply with WHS legislation, report hazards and injuries promptly.
• Participate in meetings, training, and health and safety activities.

Skills

Dental knowledge

Confidentiality

Initiative

Computer literacy

Professional appearance

Reception experience

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Radiography qualification

Sterilising qualification

Job description

HCF Corporation in Campbelltown (NSW) is seeking a Permanent Full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists and the Practice Manager, ensuring high-quality patient care and smooth daily operations. The role is based in our Campbelltown Dental Center within Macarthur Square Shopping Centre.

Essential duties include assisting with chair-side procedures, infection control, and patient coordination, with desirable radiography, sterilising, and first-aid qualifications.