Dental Assistant (Part-time)

Shine Bright Dental; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Shine Bright Dental in Sydney is seeking a motivated Part-Time Dental Assistant to join our family‑owned practice. The role involves chair-side assisting, sterilisation and adhering to infection control procedures, with occasional front desk duties.

We welcome applicants at all experience levels, including university students, and offer on‑the‑job training and a supportive team environment. Set weekly shifts help you plan study and personal commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience in chair-side dental assisting.
• Strong communication and friendly attitude.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking.
• Pride in appearance and professional presentation.
• Flexible schedule for extra shifts.
• Dental4Windows experience preferred or training provided.

Responsibilities

• Chair-side dental assisting and patient care.
• Sterilisation and infection control procedures.
• Assist with front desk/reception duties when needed.
• Support team with flexible scheduling and shifts.

Skills

Chair-side assist

Communication

Organization

Time management

Appearance

Flexibility

Tools

Dental4Windows

Job description

Shine Bright Dental is a family owned and operated dental practice located in the heart of the Hills District. Our state-of-the art practice features all the latest equipment, enabling us to provide consistently high-quality dental care to our patients.

Learn more about us here: www.shinebrightdental.com.au

About the role

We are looking for a motivated, friendly and reliable Part-Time Dental Assistant to join our growing team.

We understand that what makes an amazing team is amazing people! And to be your most amazing self at work, we are committed to support you through on-the-job training and a supportive work environment.

Your main responsibilities as a Dental Assistant will be chair-side assisting, sterilisation and following our infection control procedures. From time to time, you may also be required to assist in front desk/reception duties.

We are looking for an amazing person who has:

• experience in chair-side dental assisting, but all experience levels will be considered for the right applicant
• strong communication skills and has a friendly, positive, "can-do" attitude
• great organisation skills with a high attention to detail
• great time management skills with an ability to multi-task
• pride in their appearance
• flexibility in their schedule to pick up additional shifts when other team members are sick/on holidays
• experience with Dental4Windows will be highly regarded (otherwise training will be provided)

This is a part-time position (approx 14 - 20hrs during the week plus the odd 5hrs on a Saturday) with the potential to build to more day/hours in the not-to distant future. We are looking for someone to become a part of our amazing team for the long term!

This job is particularly suited to university students (we have many uni students who currently work for us) as we are flexible with changes to availability from semester to semester and you will have set weekly shifts to plan your study around!

PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR AVAILABILITIES IN YOUR RESUME OR COVER LETTER. Only applications with both a cover letter AND resume will be considered.