Dental Nurse (FT/PT)

Ashmore Dentistry; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashmore Dentistry in Ballarat invites applications for a Dental Assistant. The practice emphasizes high-quality patient care, an excellent team environment, and a robust training program designed to support certificates and skill development.

We welcome applicants with a Certificate III in Dental Assisting or those keen to undertake it, and we value emotional intelligence, reliability, and strong communication. Roles can be full-time or part-time, with standard Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Essential: professional maturity and reliability, strong team mindset.
• Desire to learn new skills and take direction, with excellent communication.
• Be reliable, punctual, positive and well presented.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Teamwork

Communication skills

Professional maturity

Organization & time management

Infection control procedures

Willingness to learn

Reliability & punctuality

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting or interest in Cert III

Job description

An exciting opportunity has just opened up to join our beautiful dental practice in the heart of Ballarat as a Dental Assistant.

One of Ballarat's longest standing dental practices, Ashmore Dentistry is a locally owned clinic known for providing the highest quality patient care and promoting excellent patient experiences to the local Ballarat and surrounding communities.

Our highly skilled team is passionate in building and maintaining incredible relationships with our patients while changing lives, one smile at a time.

Our management team are at work everyday to ensure you have everything you need to succeed in your role. We are committed to fostering an excellent staff environment based in the four pillars of growth, respect, progression and reward.

We pay above award rate, and spend time and effort building and maintaining a positive and professional team environment

Our progressive practice is at the forefront of dentistry, utilising state-of-the art technology and equipment including CAD-CAM, laser dentistry, digital scanners, 3D imaging and 3D printing to ensure we are able to provide a full range of dental services including General Dentistry, Orthodontics (braces + aligners), Implants, Wisdom Teeth Surgery as well as a Hygiene andChildren’s Dentistry.

Although experience is favourable, we have a robust and highly dedicated training program which has been in place for more than 9 years. We will happily support you to do your Cert III if required. As such, we will be hiring based on attitude just as much as experience.

We would love to hear from you if you meet the following criteria:

• Have a Certificate III level in Dental Assisting OR are interested in undertaking your Cert III
• A high level of emotional intelligence
• Be able to work in and excel in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Maintain a high level of professional maturity
• Be highly organised with excellent time management skills
• Be competent in infection control and sterilisation procedures
• Be willing to learn new skills and take direction
• Be reliable, punctual, positive and well presented

Essential Skills Required:

• A high level of professional maturity
• A willingness to learn new skills and take direction
• Reliable, punctual, positive and well presented

About the role:

• Full -Time or Part-Time (for the right candidate)
• Flexible Start Date for the right candidate
• Business opening hours: Monday to Friday

All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence.