Dental Assistant / Receptionist

KN Orthodontics; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

KN Orthodontics is hiring a friendly Dental Assistant for a part-time position in Brisbane. The role covers both chairside dental assisting and reception duties with a minimum of 20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, and no weekend or late-night shifts.

We offer above‑award wages reflective of experience and qualifications. You will support clinical operations, patient care, and front-desk tasks while developing your orthodontic knowledge in a specialist practice.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent.
• Permanent working rights in Australia.
• Current Australian driver’s licence with reliable transport.
• Availability during school holidays.
• Dental assisting experience; orthodontic experience valued.
• Confident in using MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Able to communicate professionally with patients and colleagues.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Comfortable moving between clinical supporting and reception duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to orthodontists.
• Prepare and maintain clinical treatment areas.
• Sterilisation and instrument processing.
• Assist with patient care and ensure a positive experience.
• Maintain infection control standards.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Reception duties

Communication

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Are you a friendly, motivated and reliable Dental Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

KN Orthodontics is seeking an enthusiastic and organised team member to join our practice. We are looking for someone who enjoys a varied role, with the ability to work confidently across both chairside dental assisting and reception duties.

This is a part‑time position offering a minimum of 20 hours per week, with the opportunity for additional hours for the right person.

About the Role

This is a varied position where you will be involved in both the clinical and administrative operations of our orthodontic practice.

Providing chairside assistance to our orthodontists.

Preparing and maintaining clinical treatment areas.

Sterilisation and instrument processing.

Assisting with patient care and ensuring a positive patient experience.

Maintaining infection control standards and clinical procedures.

Reception & Administration

Welcoming patients and managing front desk enquiries.

Answering phone calls and responding to patient enquiries.

Scheduling appointments and managing appointment changes.

Processing payments and assisting with patient accounts.

General administration and supporting the smooth running of the practice.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Holds a Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or equivalent), although training may be provided for the right candidate who does not hold formal qualifications.

Has permanent working rights in Australia (essential).

Holds a current Australian driver's licence and has access to reliable transport (essential).

Is available to work during school holiday periods (essential).

Has previous dental assisting experience, with orthodontic experience highly regarded.

Is confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Communicates confidently and professionally with patients of all ages, parents and colleagues.

Has excellent organisational and time management skills.

Is enthusiastic about learning and keen to further develop your knowledge and skills.

Is comfortable moving between clinical assisting and reception responsibilities.

Has a positive attitude, demonstrates initiative and enjoys working as part of a team.

Is reliable, professional and takes pride in their work.

What We Offer

Permanent part‑time employment, with a minimum of 20 hours per week.

A Monday to Thursday working week – no weekends or late‑night shifts.

Above‑award wages, reflective of experience and qualifications.

Additional hours available for the right candidate.

A varied role combining clinical assisting and reception duties.

A friendly and supportive team environment.

The opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within a specialist orthodontic practice.