About Us

Balgownie Dental is a well‑established family practice that has been delivering quality dental care and smiles to our community for more than 40 years. We pride ourselves on creating a relaxing, comfortable environment for patients and their families, while maintaining a strong commitment to exceptional clinical care and a positive workplace culture.

Our practice features three treatment rooms and a dedicated team of three dentists and an oral health therapist. We are fully computerised, using Dental4Windows and Centaur Media Suite for digital imaging and workflow efficiency.

We're proud to foster a supportive, collaborative environment where continuous learning and professional development are genuinely valued. Our team is passionate about staying current with the latest procedures, equipment, and industry best practices. Many of our staff have been with us for years—a testament to our culture of respect, growth, and shared purpose.

If you're someone who values long‑term career development, thrives in a team setting, and enjoys contributing your skills while learning from others, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated, positive, and team‑focused individual to join our practice. Two opportunities are available:

- Dental Receptionist / Dental Assistant (Casual) — 2–3 days per week, commencing August 2026.
Ideal for someone who enjoys a varied role supporting both front desk and clinical operations. Renumeration: $36 - $40 per hour.

- Full‑Time Experienced Dental Assistant (Temporary Maternity Leave Contract) to replace one of our lovely Dental Assistants while she is away on maternity leave — commencing September 2026.




Suited to an experienced assistant who can step confidently into a busy clinical environment and provide reliable support throughout the maternity leave period. Renumeration: $30 - $36 per hour.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

- Strong initiative and a proactive approach

- Excellent punctuality and reliability

- Ability to assist chairside highly regarded but not essential (for the casual position)

- Professional presentation and conduct

- A solid work ethic and high motivation

- Effective time‑management skills

- Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities

- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively

- A consistently positive attitude and professional demeanour

- Flexible availability between Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm (preferred, but specific days may be negotiated for the right candidate)

- A friendly and confident telephone manner

- Competence with computers and practice software

- The ability to build rapport with patients and their families

- Experience in healthcare or customer service (highly regarded)

- Minimum of 1-2 years experience in healthcare or customer service is required

- Knowledge of D4W software (preferred)

Key Responsibilities

- Welcoming patients to the practice

- Reception and administrative duties

- Preparing patients for treatment and ensuring their comfort

- Infection control, sterilisation, and waste management

- Surgery setup and maintenance

- Accurate record keeping

- Patient photography

- Completing lab tasks as required

- General cleaning and equipment maintenance

What We Offer

- Full training for the right candidate

- A supportive, friendly team environment

- Welcoming dental clinicians who value collaboration

Next Steps

Please click Apply and upload your resume along with a cover letter outlining how you meet the key requirements of this role. We will review your application and contact you if we believe you may be a great fit.

📌 Dental Assistant and Dental Receptionist (Wollongong)
🏢 Balgownie Dental
📍 Wollongong