Flexible Dental Assistant — Patient Care & Growth

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Macedon Street Dental is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join our welcoming team. The role involves chairside support, sterilisation, room turnover and general clinical duties while delivering exceptional patient care.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of dental assisting experience (Certificate III preferred), strong communication, and a patient‑focused approach. Flexible casual hours and ongoing learning opportunities are on offer.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of dental assisting experience or a Certificate III in Dental Assisting (preferred).
• Confidence providing chairside assistance and supporting dentists during procedures.
• Willingness to assist with sterilisation, room changeovers, restocking and general clinical duties.
• A warm, friendly personality and a patient-focused approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
• The ability to multitask, stay organised and work efficiently in a busy practice.
• A reliable, adaptable attitude and a genuine enthusiasm for learning and growing.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during procedures.
• Assist with sterilisation and room turnover.
• Restock and organise clinical areas.
• Support patients and deliver high-quality patient care.

Skills

Dental assisting

Chairside support

Sterilisation

Room turnover

Restocking

Patient care

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organised

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting (preferred)

Job description

Macedon Street Dental is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join our welcoming team. The role involves chairside support, sterilisation, room turnover and general clinical duties while delivering exceptional patient care.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of dental assisting experience (Certificate III preferred), strong communication, and a patient‑focused approach. Flexible casual hours and ongoing learning opportunities are on offer.