Dental Assistant | Modern Dental Practice & Lifestyle | Bendigo VIC

Gorilla Jobs; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Sundays

38-hour week

Career development opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is recruiting for a Full-Time Dental Assistant in Bendigo, Victoria. This busy, regional practice offers exposure to general dentistry, implants, orthodontics, and advanced technology in a five-chair clinic.

You will support clinicians across treatments, maintain infection control, and assist with administration as needed. Enjoy a Sunday-free schedule and a lifestyle-friendly regional location.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, adaptable personality and enthusiasm for learning.
• Previous Dental Assisting experience preferred; enthusiastic candidates with limited experience are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Providing chairside assistance for general examinations, fillings, crowns and preventive dental treatments.
• Supporting Dentists during dental implant placement and All-on-4 procedures.
• Assisting with orthodontic appointments and endodontic treatments.
• Preparing clinical areas, instruments and dental equipment.
• Maintaining infection control and sterilisation practices.
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Learning to work confidently with advanced dental equipment and digital systems.
• Assisting with administrative and reception duties where required.
• Working collaboratively with the wider team to ensure an excellent patient experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptable

Enthusiasm to learn

Dental assisting experience

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Tools

CEREC

CBCT imaging

OPG systems

Job description

About the Company

Ready for a fresh chapter in your Dental Assisting career?

Imagine working in a modern dental practice where every day brings something new, your skills are continuously developing and your Sundays are your own.

Our client is a busy, established dental practice in the Bendigo region, offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Dental Assistant who wants variety, professional development and an enjoyable lifestyle outside work.

With five treatment chairs, six clinicians and advanced technology including CEREC, OPG and CBCT imaging, this is far from your average Dental Assisting role.

You’ll gain exposure to an extensive range of treatments while becoming part of a supportive and experienced team.

Whether you’re already based in regional Victoria or considering a lifestyle change, this position combines rewarding clinical experience with the benefits of living in one of Victoria’s most recognised regional centres.

About the Position

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our client's team in Bendigo.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands‑on, learning new techniques and working in a dynamic practice where no two days feel the same.

One day you might be assisting with routine restorative care, and the next supporting clinicians during dental implants, orthodontic treatments or more complex surgical procedures.

Your responsibilities

• Providing chairside assistance for general examinations, fillings, crowns and preventive dental treatments.
• Supporting Dentists during dental implant placement and All-on-4 procedures.
• Assisting with orthodontic appointments and endodontic treatments.
• Preparing clinical areas, instruments and dental equipment.
• Maintaining exceptional infection control and sterilisation practices.
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Learning to work confidently with advanced dental equipment and digital systems.
• Assisting with administrative and reception duties where required.
• Working collaboratively with the wider team to ensure an excellent patient experience.

Key Requirements

• Previous Dental Assisting experience preferred; enthusiastic candidates with limited experience are welcome to apply.
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting advantageous but not essential.
• A positive, adaptable personality and enthusiasm for learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong commitment to patient care and clinical standards.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a busy dental environment.
• Availability to work 38 hours per week across a rotating roster, including some evenings and occasional Saturdays.

On Offer

• An exciting clinical environment: Work across general dentistry, orthodontics, dental implants, All-on-4, endodontics and complex restorative treatments.
• Modern dental technology: Gain exposure to CEREC, CBCT and OPG systems in an established five-chair clinic.
• Full-time hours: Enjoy the security of a 38-hour working week.
• No Sundays: Make the most of your weekends with Sundays free.
• Professional variety: Develop a broad skill set while supporting six experienced clinicians.
• Career development: Opportunities to build your clinical knowledge and potentially progress towards senior Dental Assistant or Practice Management responsibilities.
• Supportive colleagues: Be part of a friendly, collaborative team that values initiative and positive attitudes.
• A lifestyle-friendly location: Build your career in Bendigo while enjoying regional Victoria's attractions and amenities.

Discover Life in Bendigo

Looking for somewhere with great food, an active arts scene and beautiful surroundings?

Bendigo delivers the best of regional living without sacrificing the conveniences of a major city.

Spend your days off exploring local wineries, enjoying the region's vibrant dining scene or discovering cultural attractions such as the Bendigo Art Gallery.
Take advantage of walking and cycling trails, leafy parks and nearby towns throughout central Victoria.

The climate offers warm, generally dry summers and crisp winters, giving residents a genuine experience of all four seasons.

Bendigo also offers established public and private schooling options, shopping centres, sporting facilities and easy rail and road connections to Melbourne.
For anyone seeking a change from the pace of metropolitan living, Bendigo provides an appealing balance of career opportunity, community and outdoor recreation.