Role Type
On-site
Temporary
Casual
Associate
Pay Rate
$29 AUD – $42 AUD (Hour)
About Coastal Dental Care
Coastal Dental Care Runaway Bay is co-owned and led by our principal dentist, Dr Will Dear, right in Runaway Bay Centre. We're part of a dentist-owned network of 18 practices across the Gold Coast, but each practice runs like your local: close relationships with patients and a team that actually knows each other.
About the role
This is mostly a Dental Assistant role, chairside most days at our Runaway Bay practice, with one day a week on the front desk covering reception. It's a casual position, so your roster will flex week to week to suit the practice, with a genuine opportunity to move into full-time hours right from the start. You'll work closely with Dr Will Dear, the Practice Manager and the wider practice team to keep things running smoothly for our patients.
What you'll be doing
Setting up and closing treatment rooms, and keeping the surgery and sterilisation area neat and compliant
Assisting our dentists chairside: passing instruments, preparing materials and processing digital X-rays
Sterilising and reprocessing instruments, and keeping infection control records up to date
One day a week, stepping into reception: greeting patients, managing the appointment book in D4W, answering phones and taking payments
Helping manage stock levels and general practice admin
What we're looking for
Essential
Experience in the healthcare sector in a similar role
A professional, well-presented approach
Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle a few things at once




Great communication and customer service, in person and on the phone
Willingness to keep infection control and first aid qualifications current
Preferred
Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting or willing to obtain
Previous dental assisting or reception experience
Familiarity with Dental for Windows (D4W)
Why join us?
Above-award pay, full-time hours from day one, and a versatile roster that works around you
Employment Hero perks platform: cashback, gift cards, novated leasing and more
Dental discounts for you and your family
Confidential support through our EAP program, whenever you need it
Employee referral programA close-knit local team backed by our wider Gold Coast network
Company Overview
Coastal Dental Care is redefining dental care along the beautiful coastline of South East Queensland and Northern NSW. With a network of state-of-the-art clinics, Coastal Dental Care has become a trusted name for families seeking top-notch dental services. Our clinics, situated in picturesque locations across the Gold Coast and other coastal locations, offer an unparalleled blend of professional expertise and a relaxing, friendly atmosphere. What sets Coastal Dental Care apart is our commitment to excellence. Our team of highly skilled dentists and hygienists are not just experts in their field; they're passionate about creating a positive and comforting experience for every patient. From routine check-ups to advanced procedures, they utilise the latest technology and techniques, ensuring effective and efficient treatments all the time.
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📌 Dental Assistant / Receptionist (Gold Coast)
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