Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Earlwood Orthodontics; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time role

Job summary

Earlwood Orthodontics is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant / Receptionist to join our small, supportive team on a part-time basis. Responsibilities include chairside orthodontic assistance, reception duties, stock and lab coordination, and patient care.

We value reliability, organisation, and clear communication. The role offers a 4-day week with a mix of clinical and administrative work, starting mid-November.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting experience required or preferred.
• Orthodontic chairside assisting experience preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilisation procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting for orthodontic treatments.
• Infection control and sterilisation.
• Preparing treatment rooms and coordinating lab work.
• Taking photos and scans, managing lab work and stock.
• Providing patients with oral hygiene instructions and guidance.
• Assisting with reception tasks (phones, scheduling, data entry).
• Helping with social media posts and other team tasks.

Skills

Dental assisting

Chairside orthodontics

Infection control

Organisation

Communication

Education

Cert III dental assisting

Job description

Join Our Team at Earlwood Orthodontics (Dental Assistant - Part-Time)

Are you a friendly, organised, and motivated Dental Assistant looking to join a welcoming orthodontic team? Earlwood Orthodontics is seeking a qualified and experienced Dental Assistant / Receptionist to support our specialist orthodontic practice in a part-time role.

About the Role:

Roster / Hours:

• 4-day week (approx 35 hours)
• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (9-hour clinic day)
• Friday: 8-hour non-clinic day (reception, social media, stock and lab management, other support tasks)

As an integral member of our small, supportive team, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Chairside assisting for orthodontic treatments
• Infection control and sterilisation
• Preparing treatment rooms and coordinating lab work
• Taking photos and scans, managing lab work and stock
• Providing patients with oral hygiene instructions and guidance
• Assisting with reception tasks as needed, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry
• Helping with social media posts and other team support tasks

About You:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Has dental assisting experience (Cert III dental assisting highly regarded, but not essential)
• Experienced in orthodontic chairside assisting (preferred, but not essential)
• Knowledgeable in infection control and sterilisation procedures
• Friendly, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a small team
• Well-organised, with excellent multitasking, communication, and presentation skills

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Work in a modern, specialist orthodontic practice with a supportive team culture
• Diverse and engaging role with both clinical and administrative responsibilities
• Opportunity to develop your skills in orthodontics and patient care
• Part-time work with consistent weekly hours

We are looking for someone to start in mid-November.