Dental Assistant - Fortitude Valley

Nova Dental Implant Centre; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Dental Implant Centre in Brisbane is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our Brisbane Valley practice. You will support clinicians across surgical and general dental procedures and help ensure exceptional patient care throughout treatment.

As part of a collaborative team, you will prepare rooms, assist chairside, and maintain high infection control standards while delivering a seamless patient experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting, ideally within a general or surgical dental practice.
• Sound understanding of infection control, sterilisation and clinical procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and support the wider team.
• Patient-first mindset and commitment to high-quality clinical care.
• Reliability, initiative and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clinicians during surgical and general dental procedures.
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and materials for procedures.
• Maintaining sterilisation, infection control and workplace hygiene standards.
• Providing attentive patient care and support before, during and after treatment.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Assisting with stock management and day-to-day clinical operations.
• Keeping treatment rooms and clinical areas clean, organised and well equipped.
• Working collaboratively with clinicians and the wider team to deliver a seamless patient experience.

Skills

Dental assisting

Surgical assistance

Infection control

Communication

Job description

At NOVA Dental Implant Centre, we're passionate about creating new beginnings through exceptional dental care. We’re a premium, patient-centred organisation focused on delivering outstanding clinical outcomes and positive patient experiences in a supportive, high-performing environment.

We're looking for a dedicated Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our Brisbane Valley practice. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on clinical work, takes pride in providing excellent patient care and wants to be part of a collaborative team.

If you're passionate about dentistry and enjoy helping patients feel comfortable and supported throughout their treatment journey, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

As a Full-Time Dental Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our clinicians across surgical and general dental procedures, helping ensure every patient receives exceptional care.

Working closely with our clinicians and wider team, you'll help keep the practice running smoothly by preparing treatment rooms, assisting chairside, maintaining high infection control standards and ensuring patients feel comfortable and well cared for.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on clinical environment, thrives in a team and is committed to maintaining high standards of clinical care and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting clinicians during surgical and general dental procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and materials for procedures
• Maintaining sterilisation, infection control and workplace hygiene standards
• Providing attentive patient care and support before, during and after treatment
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation
• Assisting with stock management and day-to-day clinical operations
• Keeping treatment rooms and clinical areas clean, organised and well equipped
• Working collaboratively with clinicians and the wider team to deliver a seamless patient experience

About You

You're a reliable, proactive and team-oriented Dental Assistant who takes pride in your work and genuinely cares about the patient experience. You enjoy being hands-on, can adapt to a busy clinical environment and understand the importance of supporting both your clinicians and your teammates.

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Experience in dental assisting, ideally within a general or surgical dental practice
• A sound understanding of infection control, sterilisation and clinical procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and support the wider team
• A patient-first mindset and commitment to high-quality clinical care
• Reliability, initiative and the ability to work effectively in a team

If you're looking for a full-time opportunity where you can contribute to a supportive team, develop your clinical skills and make a genuine difference to patients, we'd love to hear from you.