Dental Assistant Raymond Terrace

Pacific Smiles Group; Maitland; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Weekend rate premiums

Casual loading

Corporate gym membership

4 weeks annual leave

Wellbeing days

Job summary

Pacific Smiles Group in Raymond Terrace is offering full-time trainee and casual roles for Dental Assistants at our modern 3-chair practice. Earn while you learn with a paid 12-month traineeship and gain a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dental Assisting, fully funded.

Casual roles require chairside experience, with higher weekend rates and above‑award wages. Join a supportive team delivering general dentistry, with flexible shifts Monday to Saturday and potential ongoing employment

Qualifications

• Chairside Dental Assistant experience is essential for the casual role.
• Traineeship offers a fully funded Cert III in Dental Assisting.
• No dental experience necessary for the trainee role, just a genuine interest in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside and with sterilisation.
• Support a friendly team and deliver exceptional patient care.
• Maintain infection control and sterilisation protocols.

Skills

Chairside experience

Infection control

Reliability

Team player

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

High school completion

Job description

Raymond Terrace

Above award wages + higher hourly weekend rates + casual loading or gym membership perks depending on your role!

Bring your dental skills, or start your dental career, backed by a supportive team

Full-time trainee and casual opportunities | Monday to Saturday

Our Opportunity

We have full-time trainee and casual opportunities at our Raymond Terrace centre for Dental Assistants. Whether you're an experienced chairside Dental Assistant or keen to start your career in dental, we'd love to hear from you.

Our modern 3-chair practice delivers general dentistry, and you'll be working as part of a friendly team who love supporting each other and providing exceptional patient care.

• Located in Market Place Raymond Terrace, with everyday amenities at your doorstep and plenty of free parking nearby (4-hour limit)
• Supportive Centre Leader and growing patient base

Full-Time Traineeship

• Earn while you learn with full-time income during your paid 12-month traineeship
• Gain a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dental Assisting, fully funded
• Monday to Friday availability, plus a rotating Saturday - higher weekend rates apply!
• No dental experience necessary, just a genuine interest in healthcare and a friendly attitude
• High chance of ongoing employment after your traineeship
• Above award wages, penalty rates, corporate gym membership perks, 4 weeks annual leave and 2 additional wellbeing days

Casual

• Availability for a minimum of 2 weekdays is essential
• Weekend shifts are required - higher weekend rates apply!
• Chairside Dental Assistant experience is essential, with confidence assisting all-round alongside the dentist
• Above award wages, casual loading and penalty rates

What We Offer

We support your success with the right people, tools, and training - and you'll enjoy a range of benefits:

• Flexible roles to suit your availability
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• On-the-job coaching and recognition programs
• Job security within a rapidly growing organisation
• A positive, team-driven culture

Our True Purpose

As one of Australia's largest corporate dental networks, we are focused on improving the oral health of ALL Australians to the world's best. As one team, we strive to deliver a perfect patient experience and outstanding support for our dentists - and we'd love to welcome you aboard.

Your Skills and Attributes

Above all, you're friendly, enthusiastic, and dedicated, with the ability to build rapport quickly. You'll also bring:

• Dental Assistant experience across chair-side and sterilisation is essential for the casual role
• Traineeship welcomes limited or no dental experience
• Strong understanding of sterilisation and infection control protocols
• A caring, team-focused approach to patient care
• Reliability, punctuality, and a desire for high standards

Please Note : To work in Dental in QLD, you are required to hold a Blue Card for paid employment (at no cost to you). You can discuss this further with us during an interview if you have any concerns.