Experienced Dental Assistant - Casual/Part-Time

Sherwood Dental; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend work

Friendly supportive team

Growth and training opportunities

Boutique clinic

Job summary

Sherwood Dental in Brisbane is seeking an Experienced Dental Assistant for a casual/part-time role. You will assist the dentist during examinations and procedures, prepare and sterilise instruments, and support patients to ensure positive experiences.

Maintaining high infection-control standards and an organised treatment room is essential. We value enthusiastic, reliable team players with strong communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of dental assisting experience.
• Strong communication skills and team spirit.
• Proactive, reliable, punctual and able to work in a busy environment.
• Experience with dental implants, surgical procedures, and crown & bridge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during exams and treatment procedures.
• Prepare and sterilise instruments and equipment.
• Support patients to create positive experiences during visits.
• Maintain infection control and an organised treatment room.
• Record patient details and treatment information accurately.
• Help with the overall running of the dental practice.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Communication skills

Team player

Punctuality

Proactive

Job description

Experienced Dental Assistant - Casual/Part-Time

Ready to Bring Your Smile & Positive Energy to a Team That Truly Values You?

Want to Be Part of a Friendly, Supportive Dental Team That Feels Like Home?

Searching for a Dental Practice Where Your Positive Energy Makes a Difference?

This is the perfect role for you!

What you will be doing

Assist dentist proactively during patient examinations and treatment procedures

Preparing and sterilising dental instruments and equipment

Support patients during their dental visit to create positive dental experiences

Maintaining high standards of infection control and an organised treatment room

Recording patient details and treatment information accurately

Supporting the overall running of the dental practice

What we're looking for

Enthusiastic, optimistic, compassionate, and motivated with a genuine passion for delivering positive dental experiences

Previous dental assisting experience is required (minimum 6 months)

A strong team player with excellent communication skills

Proactive, reliable, punctual, consistent and able to work efficiently in a busy environment

You'll really stand out if you have experience assisting with dental implants, surgical procedures, and crown and bridge treatments.

What You'll Love About This Role

No weekend work – enjoy a healthy work-life balance

Supportive team that values respect, integrity, and open communication

Opportunities for growth and career development, with ongoing training and the chance to expand your skills

A modern, patient-focused long-established boutique dental clinic where our team feels like family

About us
We are a long-established boutique dental clinic serving the community of Sherwood and surroundings for more than a decade, and we are seeking a motivated and reliable dental assistant to accommodate the addition of a new dentist.

Our passionate team pride ourselves in creating a unique dental practice focused on positive patient experiences in a warm and professional environment. We have an excellent team culture that we have fostered over the years and within our practice there are endless opportunities to grow your career and learn new skills wherever you are on your career path as a dental assistant.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be supported, appreciated, and encouraged to develop your career—all while enjoying no weekend work—we'd love to hear from you.

Think you'd fit in? Check out our Instagram & Facebook and imagine yourself on the team!