Expression Of Interest: Dental Assistant/Receptionist - Townsville

1300Smiles Dentists; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Certificate III pathway

Healthcare career development

Job summary

1300SMILES Townsville City is seeking a Dental Assistant / Receptionist to join our team. We offer full-time, part-time and casual opportunities with a Monday–Friday roster and occasional Saturdays, providing full training and pathways to Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

You will assist dentists, prepare rooms, sterilise equipment, manage reception duties, and support patient care while developing a long-term career in healthcare in Townsville.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Positive, professional and friendly attitude.
• High attention to detail.
• Reliable, organised and eager to learn.
• Comfortable using computers and learning new systems.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous Dental Assistant experience is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting dentists and dental professionals during procedures.
• Preparing and maintaining treatment rooms.
• Sterilising instruments and maintaining equipment.
• Providing exceptional patient care and support.
• Managing reception duties, appointments and patient enquiries.
• Supporting administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Teamwork

Computer skills

Eager to learn

Independent work

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Expression of Interest - Dental Assistant / Receptionist

Full-Time, Part-Time & Casual Opportunities Available

Looking to start a rewarding healthcare career or take the next step in the dental industry?

At 1300SMILES Townsville City, we're always interested in connecting with friendly, reliable, and motivated people who would like to join our team as a Dental Assistant / Receptionist.

Whether you already have dental experience or are looking for a fresh career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. We provide full training and ongoing support, making this an excellent opportunity to develop valuable skills in a stable and growing industry.

Why Join Us?

• Full training provided – no dental experience required
• Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities available
• Monday to Friday roster, with occasional Saturday shifts
• Supportive and friendly team culture
• Opportunity to work across both clinical and reception duties
• Pathway to complete a Certificate III in Dental Assisting
• Build a long-term career in healthcare

Job Description

You’ll play an important role in creating a positive experience for our patients while supporting our clinical team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting dentists and dental professionals during procedures
• Preparing and maintaining treatment rooms
• Sterilising instruments and maintaining equipment
• Providing exceptional patient care and support
• Managing reception duties, appointments and patient enquiries
• Supporting administrative tasks as required

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Positive, professional and friendly attitude
• High attention to detail
• Reliable, organised and eager to learn
• Comfortable using computers and learning new systems
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Previous Dental Assistant experience is desirable, but not essential

Availability

• Availability between 8:00am and 6:00pm
• Monday to Friday roster, with occasional Saturday shifts
• Opportunities ranging from 20–38 hours per week

Additional Information

We’re always keen to connect with friendly, motivated people who are interested in building a rewarding career in healthcare. Whether you’re experienced in dental assisting or reception, or looking for an opportunity to learn something new, we’ll love to hear from you.