Dental Assistant | Flexible Hours | Melbourne Bayside

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd.; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

Weekday schedule

Saturdays 1–2/month

Supportive team

Bayside location

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd. is assisting a well-established dental practice in Melbourne's Bayside area.

They seek an experienced Dental Assistant who thrives in a collaborative team and values work-life balance, with flexible full-time or part-time arrangements. You'll provide chairside support for general and cosmetic procedures, assist with reception when needed, and contribute to a welcoming patient experience while maintaining high infection-control standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Dental Assistant experience.
• Confident chairside assisting across general dentistry.
• Strong infection control and sterilisation knowledge.
• Able to support reception and patient administration.
• Friendly, reliable and well-organised.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Reliable personal transport.
• Availability for occasional Saturday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Providing chairside assistance during general and cosmetic dental treatments
• Preparing treatment rooms and maintaining clinical equipment
• Ensuring high standards of infection control and sterilisation
• Creating a comfortable and welcoming experience for patients
• Supporting appointment scheduling and reception duties
• Working with a friendly team to ensure smooth daily operations

Skills

Dental experience

Chairside skills

Infection control

Reception support

Organised & reliable

Teamwork & communication

Australian working rights

Transport availability

Saturday shifts

Job description

Looking for a dental practice where you can enjoy your work, feel valued and maintain a healthy balance between your career and personal life?

Our client is a well-established dental practice in Melbourne's Bayside area, offering a welcoming environment where teamwork, quality patient care and a positive workplace culture are highly valued.

With an experienced team and a strong patient base, the practice provides a professional yet friendly setting where you can settle into a rewarding role and genuinely enjoy coming to work.

About the Position Our client is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our clients' team, with both full-time and part-time arrangements considered.

This opportunity is perfect for someone who values a supportive team, predictable operating hours and the flexibility to find a working arrangement that suits their lifestyle.

You’ll enjoy a varied role assisting Dentists with general and cosmetic procedures, including fillings, crowns, veneers and preventative treatments, while also helping out at reception when required.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Providing chairside assistance during general and cosmetic dental treatments
• Preparing treatment rooms and maintaining clinical equipment
• Ensuring high standards of infection control and sterilisation
• Creating a comfortable and welcoming experience for patients
• Supporting appointment scheduling and reception duties when needed
• Working closely with a friendly team to ensure smooth daily operations

About the Company

Looking for a dental practice where you can enjoy your work, feel valued and maintain a healthy balance between your career and personal life?

Our client is a well-established dental practice in Melbourne's Bayside area, offering a welcoming environment where teamwork, quality patient care and a positive workplace culture are highly valued.

With an experienced team and a strong patient base, the practice provides a professional yet friendly setting where you can settle into a rewarding role and genuinely enjoy coming to work.

About the Position Our client is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our clients' team, with both full-time and part-time arrangements considered.

This opportunity is perfect for someone who values a supportive team, predictable operating hours and the flexibility to find a working arrangement that suits their lifestyle.

You’ll enjoy a varied role assisting Dentists with general and cosmetic procedures, including fillings, crowns, veneers and preventative treatments, while also helping out at reception when required.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Providing chairside assistance during general and cosmetic dental treatments
• Preparing treatment rooms and maintaining clinical equipment
• Ensuring high standards of infection control and sterilisation
• Creating a comfortable and welcoming experience for patients
• Supporting appointment scheduling and reception duties when needed
• Working closely with a friendly team to ensure smooth daily operations

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Dental Assistant experience
• Confident chairside assisting skills across general dentistry
• Good understanding of infection control and sterilisation procedures
• Comfortable supporting reception and patient administration
• Friendly, reliable and organised approach to work
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Full Australian working rights
• Reliable personal transport
• Availability for occasional Saturday shifts

On Offer

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Full-time preferred, with part-time opportunities considered to accommodate different lifestyles
• Competitive Pay: $30–$35 per hour, based on experience
• Consistent Schedule: Weekday operating hours with only 1–2 Saturdays per month
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a welcoming and collaborative dental team
• Variety Without Monotony: Enjoy a mix of clinical assisting and patient-facing responsibilities
• Established Practice: Work in a well-organised practice with an existing patient base
• Bayside Lifestyle: Enjoy working in one of Melbourne's attractive coastal areas

Practice Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 7:45 am – 5:15 pm
• Saturdays: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm (1–2 per month)

Actual working days will depend on the agreed employment arrangement.