Dental Assistant / Trainee - Creswick

Creswick Dental Centre – Creswick, VIC
Full-time or part-time | Weekdays

Creswick Dental Centre is looking for a reliable and friendly Dental Assistant to join our small, established practice.

Previous dental assisting experience would be highly regarded, but it is not essential. We are also happy to consider someone who is interested in beginning a career in dental assisting and is willing to learn.

THE ROLE

The position is primarily chair-side and sterilisation focused. Duties include:

• Assisting the dentist during treatment
• Preparing and cleaning the surgery between patients
• Cleaning, sterilising and organising instruments
• Preparing dental materials and equipment
• Following infection-control procedures
• Helping patients feel comfortable and well cared for
• Assisting with general practice duties when required

ABOUT YOU

You will be:

• Reliable, punctual and organised
• Friendly and respectful with patients
• Attentive and able to follow instructions
• Practical and comfortable working with your hands
• Able to work efficiently as part of a small team
• Genuinely interested in dental assisting

A Certificate III in Dental Assisting or previous chair-side experience would be an advantage, but training can be provided to the right applicant.

The practice is located in Creswick, approximately 15 minutes from Ballarat. Hours and remuneration will depend on the successful applicant’s availability, qualifications and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Please include a résumé and a short covering letter telling us:

• Why you are interested in the position
• Any relevant dental, healthcare or customer-service experience
• The days and hours you are available
• When you would be able to commence

We welcome applications from both experienced Dental Assistants and people interested in beginning a career in dental assisting.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

Pay: $29.00 – $34.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Creswick VIC 3363: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What days and hours are you available to work?

Where are you based, and can you reliably travel to Creswick for regular shifts?
Briefly describe your dental assisting, sterilisation, reception, or healthcare experience. If you are new to dental, why are you interested in this role long-term?

Work Location: In person