Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Part-Time, Front Desk

KN Orthodontics; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

KN Orthodontics is hiring a friendly Dental Assistant for a part-time position in Brisbane. The role covers both chairside dental assisting and reception duties with a minimum of 20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, and no weekend or late-night shifts.

We offer above‑award wages reflective of experience and qualifications. You will support clinical operations, patient care, and front-desk tasks while developing your orthodontic knowledge in a specialist practice.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent.
• Permanent working rights in Australia.
• Current Australian driver’s licence with reliable transport.
• Availability during school holidays.
• Dental assisting experience; orthodontic experience valued.
• Confident in using MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Able to communicate professionally with patients and colleagues.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Comfortable moving between clinical supporting and reception duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to orthodontists.
• Prepare and maintain clinical treatment areas.
• Sterilisation and instrument processing.
• Assist with patient care and ensure a positive experience.
• Maintain infection control standards.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Reception duties

Communication

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

KN Orthodontics is hiring a friendly Dental Assistant for a part-time position in Brisbane. The role covers both chairside dental assisting and reception duties with a minimum of 20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, and no weekend or late-night shifts.

We offer above‑award wages reflective of experience and qualifications. You will support clinical operations, patient care, and front-desk tasks while developing your orthodontic knowledge in a specialist practice.