Full-Time Orthodontic Dental Assistant – Multi-Location Role

Embrace Orthodontists; Canberra; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award wages

Full-time position

Three Canberra locations

Growing practice

Supportive team

Career development

Experienced orthodontic team

Beautiful smiles

Job summary

Embrace Orthodontists is an expanding orthodontic practice with three locations across Canberra — Belconnen, Manuka and Gungahlin. We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing team on a full-time basis.

You will work closely with our orthodontists and clinical team to provide high-quality care, supporting chairside procedures, sterilisation, and a welcoming patient experience throughout the orthodontic journey.

Qualifications

• Qualified or experienced as a Dental Assistant (preferred).
• Experience in orthodontics is highly regarded.
• Friendly, approachable and confident with patients.
• Caring and compassionate, particularly with children and teens.
• Reliable, punctual and highly organised.
• Able to work across Belconnen, Manuka and Gungahlin locations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting orthodontists during patient appointments and procedures
• Preparing surgeries and clinical areas
• Sterilisation and infection control
• Providing patients with friendly and reassuring chairside support
• Maintaining a clean, organised and welcoming clinical environment
• Supporting the team with day-to-day clinical and administrative duties
• Helping patients feel comfortable and cared for throughout their orthodontic journey
• Working collaboratively with our wider practice team

Skills

Friendly

Patient communication

Team player

Reliable and punctual

Organised

Professional presentation

Willing to learn

Job description

Embrace Orthodontists is an expanding orthodontic practice with three locations across Canberra — Belconnen, Manuka and Gungahlin. We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing team on a full-time basis.

You will work closely with our orthodontists and clinical team to provide high-quality care, supporting chairside procedures, sterilisation, and a welcoming patient experience throughout the orthodontic journey.