About the business and the role

The dental assistant is a key person in the delivery of dental care to patients. You will primarily be assisting the dentist in maintaining an efficient workflow for friendly dental care. Help the dentist do cleaning of teeth, fillings, repairs and some minor surgery. Some sterilisation duties and light reception duties (making appointments) may be required. The job will include some Saturdays (negotiable).

Initially a casual position to fill in for odd shifts at Goonellabah and sometimes Ballina, becoming 4-5 days per week from January 2027

Can offer full time hours to the right candidate, in 2027. Flexible work times can be discussed.

Applicants must be 16 years of age or older to be considered for this dental assistant role.

Job tasks and responsibilities

You will need to be fast and efficient with preparing instruments for the dentist. You will need to maintain infection control standards in the sterilisation of equipment. Dental patients are usually anxious so having a caring and friendly nature is a definite advantage.

Skills and experience





Experienced preferred. Rapid thinking, efficiency and organisational skills required to work under the time pressures in a dental practice. By the end of 2 years you will be encouraged to have completed a certificate 3 in dental assisting via TAFE.

Australian work rights are required for this position.

Having a car is ideal to work between 2 locations, however the job is primarily in Goonellabah.

Job benefits and perks

Work in the air conditioned comfort of a friendly and clean workplace. Our lovely team welcomes you to your new work life.

Pay rates are variable dependant on age, experience and whether Full Time, Part Time or Casual. Please contact us to discuss.

Send a cover letter with your CV to ••••@bytesdental.com.au so we can get to know you a little better :) including why you might want this job. Applications without cover letters are less likely to be read. Thanks and good luck!

📌 Dental Assistant (Goonellabah)
🏢 Bytes Dental
📍 Goonellabah