Job Description

The Tablelands Dental Group Pt Ltd – Atherton QLD

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Location: Alice Street Dental, Atherton, QLD
n Employment Type: Full-time
n Start Date: Immediate start available
n Salary: $60,000 – $80,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience
n Applications Close: 16 September 2026

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Dental Assistant – Tablelands!

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Location: Alice Street Dental, Atherton, QLD
n Employment Type: Full-time
n Start Date: Immediate start available
n Salary: $60,000 – $80,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience
n Applications Close: 16 September 2026

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About Us

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Alice Street Dental is a well-established, community-focused dental practice located in Atherton in the beautiful Tablelands region of Far North Queensland.

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We pride ourselves on providing high-quality dental care in a friendly and welcoming environment. Our practice has a large and supportive clinical team providing a broad range of general and advanced dental treatments.

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We are looking for a qualified, experienced and motivated Dental Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis.

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The Role

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Working closely with our dentists and other members of the clinical team, you will assist with the delivery of high-quality dental care and help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of our surgeries.

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This is a hands-on clinical role suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a busy, supportive dental team.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Chairside assisting dentists during examinations and dental procedures
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- Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, materials and equipment for procedures
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- Cleaning, sterilising and maintaining dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection-control requirements
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- Maintaining appropriate infection prevention and control procedures
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- Assisting with dental radiography and clinical procedures where appropriately trained and permitted
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- Supporting patients before, during and following dental treatment
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- Maintaining accurate clinical and patient records
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- Maintaining stock levels and preparing clinical supplies
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- Cleaning and maintaining dental surgeries and clinical areas
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- Assisting the dental team with the effective flow of patients throughout the practice
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- Working collaboratively with dentists, dental assistants, oral health professionals and administrative staff
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What We Offer

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- Full-time, stable employment
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- Supportive and friendly team environment
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- Modern, well-equipped dental practice
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- Exposure to a broad range of dental procedures
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- Training and ongoing professional development opportunities
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- Opportunities to further develop your dental assisting skills
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- Early finishes on Fridays, supporting a great work-life balance
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- Temporary accommodation assistance for the first two months may be available for applicants relocating to the Tablelands
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Requirements

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The successful applicant will:

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- Have previous experience working as a Dental Assistant
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- Have sound knowledge of dental infection control and sterilisation procedures
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- Have experience providing chairside assistance during dental procedures
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- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
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- Be reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team
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- Demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality patient care
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- Hold a relevant Dental Assisting qualification, including a Certificate III or Certificate IV in Dental Assisting, or an equivalent relevant qualification
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Applicants with substantial relevant dental assisting experience are encouraged to apply.

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This is a full-time position based at Alice Street Dental in Atherton, Queensland.

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📌 Dental Assistant (Atherton)
🏢 The Tablelands Dental Group Pt
📍 Atherton