Senior Dental Assistant (Fixed Term Position)

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave and additional leave for

Salary packaging benefits up to $15,

Meal and Accommodation Card options

QLeave benefits

Professional development

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Culturally safe workplace

Vehicle for approved work travel

Job summary

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health in Ipswich, QLD is seeking a Senior Dental Assistant to provide high-quality chairside and administrative support to dental practitioners, ensuring smooth clinic operations and patient comfort.

You will supervise other dental assistants, uphold sterilisation and infection control, manage equipment and supplies, and contribute to a welcoming, culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.

Qualifications

• Current Blue Card required or willing to obtain.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence (QLD) required.
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain.
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification with relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, sterilisation, infection control and clinical safety.
• Compassionate, patient-focused communication and cultural safety with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior chairside assistance during examinations, treatments, procedures and emergencies.
• Guide and support Dental Assistants to maintain consistent clinical standards and teamwork.
• Coordinate daily clinical preparation including surgeries, instruments, materials and supplies.
• Oversee sterilisation, infection prevention/control and maintain clinical safety standards.
• Support patient care with compassionate, respectful and culturally safe assistance.
• Monitor dental equipment, stock and infection control supplies; report maintenance concerns.
• Collaborate with clinicians to support efficient, high-quality dental services.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural safety

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health – Ipswich QLD

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health has been serving the Ipswich and West Moreton region since 1976.

With over 100 dedicated team members, we deliver primary health care, specialist and allied health services, early childhood education, and family support programs across our clinics and community centres.

Everything we do is grounded in culture, connection, and community. When you join Kambu Health, you become part of an organisation that genuinely cares about its people, its purpose, and the long-term impact it makes.

About the Role

The Senior Dental Assistant provides high-quality clinical and administrative support to dental practitioners while contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of Kambu Health’s dental services. The role provides chairside assistance, supports sterilisation and infection control, manages clinical equipment and supplies, and assists with patient care.

The Senior Dental Assistant also provides guidance and support to other dental assistants, promotes high clinical and professional standards, and contributes to a welcoming, respectful, and culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families. Working collaboratively with the dental and broader healthcare teams, the role supports accessible, safe, and high-quality oral health services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level chairside assistance during examinations, treatments, procedures, and emergency dental care
• Support and guide Dental Assistants, promoting consistent clinical standards and effective teamwork
• Coordinate daily clinical preparation, including surgeries, instruments, materials, equipment, and supplies
• Oversee sterilisation, infection prevention and control processes and maintain clinical safety standards
• Support patient care by providing compassionate, respectful, and culturally safe assistance
• Monitor dental equipment, stock, and infection control supplies, reporting maintenance or safety concerns
• Work collaboratively with clinicians and teams to support efficient, high-quality dental services

What You'll Bring

• Current Blue Card or willingness to obtain (Mandatory)
• Current C Class Drivers License (QLD) (Mandatory)
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain (Mandatory)
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification, with relevant dental assisting experience.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, sterilisation, infection control, equipment, and clinical safety.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, patient-focused approach.
• Commitment to providing culturally safe, respectful, and inclusive care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

What We Offer

• Four weeks annual leave plus additional gifted leave over the Christmas closure period for eligible employees
• Access to up to $15,900 per annum in tax-effective salary packaging benefits
• Meal and Accommodation Card options (FBT exempt)
• QLeave benefits and long service leave accrual opportunities
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Supportive and culturally safe workplace environment
• Access to a Kambu Health vehicle for approved work-related travel

Our Commitment

We operate within a diverse community and strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ethnicities, ages, genders, LGBTQIA+ communities, veterans, and people with disabilities.