Flexible Casual Dental Assistant — Chairside Support

1300SMILES Ltd; Hervey Bay; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Maven Dental Hervey Bay is seeking a casual Dental Assistant to join our friendly team and support dentists chairside at Urraween Road Medical Centre, Hervey Bay. You’ll help deliver exceptional patient care and contribute to the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the practice.

You’ll provide chairside support across general and restorative procedures, assist with extractions, prepare treatment rooms, and reassure anxious patients. Training and career development are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or higher.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilisation protocols.
• Confidence using dental practice management software (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance across general, restorative and preventive treatments.
• Assist with extractions and other surgical procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilise instruments in line with infection control standards.
• Keep patients comfortable and informed, especially those who feel anxious.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and charting in the practice management software.
• Help with stock control and ordering for your surgery.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Communication skills

Calm demeanor

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Experience as Dental Assistant

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Maven Dental Hervey Bay is seeking a casual Dental Assistant to join our friendly team and support dentists chairside at Urraween Road Medical Centre, Hervey Bay. You’ll help deliver exceptional patient care and contribute to the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the practice.

You’ll provide chairside support across general and restorative procedures, assist with extractions, prepare treatment rooms, and reassure anxious patients. Training and career development are encouraged.