Senior Dental Assistant - ****SMILES Gladstone
Full-time
Site Location: ****SMILES Gladstone
Ready for a role where your experience is valued?
****SMILES Gladstone is looking for an experienced
Senior Dental Assistant
to join the team full-time.
This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident chairside, knows what a clinician needs before they ask and takes pride in keeping a busy surgery running well. With a broad range of general, restorative, cosmetic and emergency dentistry, you'll have plenty of variety and the opportunity to put your experience to work.
We're looking for someone who is confident taking ownership, maintains high clinical standards and is happy to be a go-to person for the team.
You'll be an key part of the clinical team, combining strong chairside skills with the organisation and initiative needed to keep the day running smoothly.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing confident chairside assistance across a broad range of procedures
Preparing surgeries and anticipating what clinicians need throughout treatment
Keeping appointments running efficiently and supporting clinical flow
Maintaining high standards of sterilisation and infection control
Managing clinical stock, equipment and surgery organisation
Helping patients feel comfortable throughout their treatment
Taking ownership of tasks and using your initiative when things get busy
What you'll bring:
Strong previous experience as a Dental Assistant
Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting is highly regarded
Confidence assisting across a range of procedures and with different clinicians
Strong knowledge of sterilisation and infection control
The ability to anticipate, prioritise and stay organised in a busy practice
A calm,



capable approach when the day doesn't go to plan
Confidence to share your knowledge and support less experienced team members
A genuine pride in your work and the standards you bring to the practice
Why ****SMILES Gladstone?
At ****SMILES Gladstone, you'll be part of an established local practice with a varied clinical mix, experienced clinicians and a busy day-to-day environment. With everything from general and preventative care through to restorative, cosmetic and emergency dentistry, there's plenty of variety in the work and the opportunity to keep building your skills.
As part of the Abano Healthcare network, you'll have the support and resources of a larger dental group while working as part of a local Gladstone team.
What you can expect:
Variety in your day
- work across a broad range of treatments and patients
A busy, established practice
- be part of a team with an established patient base
Experienced clinicians
- work alongside a range of dental professionals and broaden your clinical exposure
Room to grow
- build on your skills through hands-on experience and ongoing learning
The backing of Abano Healthcare
- access to support, resources and career opportunities across the network
Join the team at ****SMILES Gladstone and bring your experience to a practice where there's always something happening.
****SMILES is proudly part of the Abano Healthcare Network.
At Abano Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value and respect individuals from all backgrounds and believe that diversity drives innovation and success. Join us as we create a culture of inclusion that celebrates unique perspectives and provides equal opportunities for all.
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📌 Senior Dental Assistant - 1300Smiles Gladstone (Gladstone Central)
🏢 Abano Healthcare
📍 Gladstone Central