Part-Time Dental Assistant — Training, Perks & Team Culture

Primary Dental; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20% off dental treatments

Fitness Passport

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing training and development

Team incentives

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Primary Dental is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to join our Ballarat clinic. You will provide chairside support across a range of procedures, deliver patient‑centered care, and assist with reprocessing and admin duties.

This busy role offers training and development within a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will hold a Cert III in Dental Assisting and/or have 3+ years of dental assisting experience, with excellent communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Be able to communicate clearly with patients and team members.
• Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced dental clinic.
• Show strong attention to detail and high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Providing all aspects of chairside dental assistance to our Dentists
• Delivering exceptional dental care and excellent customer service
• Instrument reprocessing and sterilisation procedures
• Advising patients of care
• Fostering professional working relationships with team members, patients and medical staff
• Maintaining compliance with organisational policies and procedures
• Answering telephone calls and enquiries
• Administration support

Skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Education

Cert III in Dental Assisting

3+ years dental assisting experience

Job description

Primary Dental is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to join our Ballarat clinic. You will provide chairside support across a range of procedures, deliver patient‑centered care, and assist with reprocessing and admin duties.

This busy role offers training and development within a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will hold a Cert III in Dental Assisting and/or have 3+ years of dental assisting experience, with excellent communication and attention to detail.