Full-Time Dental Assistant - Modern Clinic by the Coast

Gorilla Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable full-time roster

Supportive team environment

Modern rooms and efficient practice

Ongoing training and development

Competitive remuneration

Coastal location close to cafés, beach

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is supporting a well-established dental practice in Sydney's Sutherland Shire to recruit a full-time Dental Assistant. This hands-on chairside role focuses on keeping appointments running smoothly and supporting a wide range of treatments while ensuring patients feel calm and well cared for throughout their visit.

You will assist with examinations, cleaning, restorations, extractions, and emergency care, along with infection control, sterilisation, and potential light admin tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Assistant preferred (training considered for the right candidate)
• Strong understanding of infection control, sterilisation and instrument processing
• Confident chairside assisting and ability to anticipate clinician needs
• Professional, warm communication and a patient-first approach
• Strong time management and ability to thrive in a busy schedule
• Willingness to assist with occasional admin tasks (phones/bookings/payments) as needed
• Australian work rights and reliability for a full-time roster

Responsibilities

• Assist with examinations, treatment planning and preventative care
• Scale and clean appointments and oral health education support
• Support with composite fillings, crowns and bridges and extractions
• Manage dental emergencies and root canal therapy support activities
• Provide teeth whitening and post-treatment care instructions
• Support day-to-day clinical operations to keep appointments running smoothly

Skills

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Patient communication

Time management

Admin support

Australian work rights

Team player

Job description

Gorilla Jobs is supporting a well-established dental practice in Sydney's Sutherland Shire to recruit a full-time Dental Assistant. This hands-on chairside role focuses on keeping appointments running smoothly and supporting a wide range of treatments while ensuring patients feel calm and well cared for throughout their visit.

You will assist with examinations, cleaning, restorations, extractions, and emergency care, along with infection control, sterilisation, and potential light admin tasks.