Mermaid Beach, Queensland 4218, Australia

Casual Temporary Entry Level

Posted 21 Jul 2026

Description

About Coastal Dental Care

Coastal Dental Care is a network of modern, community-focused dental practices across Southeast Queensland. As your local family practice, we're committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care in a welcoming and supportive environment for our patients and our teams alike.

Our Mermaid Beach practice is just one block from the beach, part of a community we've come to know well.

About the role

We're seeking a friendly, motivated casual Dental Assistant to join our Mermaid Beach practice.

This is an all-rounder position, moving between dental assisting, reception and sterilisation. Hours vary week to week, with room to build towards full-time hours and the possibility of a full-time role down the track for the right person.

Both roles suit someone looking to start or build a career in dental. Following probation, there's the opportunity to begin a Dental Assisting traineeship, fully supported by Coastal Dental Care.

What you'll be doing

- Assisting dentists chairside during a variety of dental procedures
- Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and materials
- Supporting sterilisation and reprocessing in line with infection prevention and control standards
- Welcoming, comforting and supporting patients throughout their visit
- Maintaining clean, organised and well-stocked clinical areas
- All-rounder role: patient check-in, appointment scheduling and phone enquiries at reception
- Assisting with basic administrative tasks as required
- What we're looking for
- A genuine interest in building a career in the dental industry




- Some experience or knowledge of infection prevention and control (healthcare, dental or similar)
- A caring, professional and patient-focused approach
- Strong reliability, attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Up-to-date immunisations, or willingness to obtain them
- All-rounder role: comfortable juggling reception duties alongside clinical work

Preferred

- Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- Confidence working as part of a close-knit, fast-paced team
- Reception or customer service experience (all-rounder role)
- Above-award pay, with traineeship support available
- Flexible casual hours for the all-rounder role, with room to grow towards full-time
- Supportive, friendly team with a strong focus on learning and development
- A workplace that genuinely values care, respect, diversity and teamwork

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 skilled 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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