Dental Assistant - Experienced or Trainee

DENTAL ASSISTANT – EXPERIENCED OR TRAINEE

Creswick Dental Centre
Full-time position | Creswick, Victoria

We are looking for a reliable and motivated dental assistant to join our friendly, established dental practice in Creswick.

This position would suit either:

• an experienced dental assistant who can contribute confidently from the outset or
• a capable and enthusiastic applicant who is genuinely interested in undertaking a Certificate III traineeship and developing a long-term career in dentistry.

Creswick Dental Centre is a well-established, independently owned dental practice located approximately 20 minutes from Ballarat.

We are a small practice, and every team member plays an important role. We are looking for someone dependable, attentive and willing to become a valued long-term member of the practice.

FOR EXPERIENCED APPLICANTS

Certificate III in Dental Assisting and previous chairside experience are highly regarded. Experience with D4W, clinical note-taking, sterilisation tracking, reception, HICAPS, digital scanning, endodontics, crown and bridge work or implant procedures would be particularly useful.

FOR TRAINEE APPLICANTS

Previous dental experience is not essential. However, you must be genuinely committed to learning dental assisting and willing to enrol in and complete Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

Applicants with experience in healthcare, aged care, hospitality, administration or other fast-paced and procedure-focused workplaces are encouraged to apply.

HOURS AND REMUNERATION

This is intended to be a full-time position, with exact days and hours discussed during the recruitment process.

Remuneration will depend on qualifications and relevant experience. A Certificate III traineeship and structured workplace training are available for the right applicant.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

• your current résumé and
• a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in dental assisting, whether you are applying as an experienced assistant or trainee, your preferred working days and when you would be available to commence.

Please ensure your application states your current suburb or town and postcode. As this is an in-person position in Creswick, we need to confirm that the commute is practical and that you have reliable transport to attend work consistently. If you are planning to relocate closer to Creswick, please include your expected location and approximate moving date.

Applications that do not include current location and availability details may not be progressed.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview and may subsequently be offered a paid practical trial.

Pay: $29.00 – $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 38.0 per week

Work Location: In person