Experienced Dental Assistant

Unique Dental Care; Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Nearby cafes

Job summary

Unique Dental Care in Canberra is seeking a friendly and professional Dental Assistant for a full-time role starting in late October 2026. The position is four days per week with no weekend or public holiday work, located in inner south Deakin area.

You will greet patients, prepare the treatment room and maintain infection control, and may assist with reception duties when required. A supportive team and convenient parking are available.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer care skills.
• Gentle and kind personality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and within a team.
• Computer literacy including MS Office and typing duties.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients on arrival
• Assisting the dentist by preparing the room for dental procedures and maintaining high infection control standards before and after each patient
• Reception duties may be required when needed

Skills

Customer care

Gentle personality

Fast-paced environment

Independent work

Teamwork

MS Office

Typing duties

Dental assistant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An inner south dental practice are looking for a fun, bubbly and professional experienced Dental Assistantto join our team on a full time basis for 4 days per week from late October 2026. No weekends or public holidays are required.

The role:

greeting patients on arrival
Assisting the dentist by prepare the room for dental procedure and maintain high standard of infection control before and after each patient

Reception duties may be required when needed

We are looking for:

• Excellent customer care skills
• Gentle and kind personality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to work independently and within a team
• Computer literacy (including but not limited to Microsoft Office and typing duties)
• Proven ability to learn quickly in a busy environment
• Previous experience in dental assistant is desirable but not necessary

If you join the team you will find a fun and inclusive work place with a close knit team who are welcoming and supportive. You will also get the added benefit of a free all day parking and lovely cafes in and around Deakin!