Alderley Dental is looking for an experienced, dependable Dental Assistant who takes pride in excellent chairside support, patient care and keeping the clinical day running smoothly. Your technical ability matters, but so does the way you make patients feel. We're looking for someone calm, organised and caring who can anticipate what the dentist needs while helping patients feel safe and comfortable.
Full-time employment is preferred; however, experienced candidates seeking a permanent position of 3–4 days per week are also encouraged to apply.
Key responsibilities
Providing efficient four-handed chairside assistance
Preparing for general, restorative, crown and bridge, cosmetic, surgical and implant procedures
Anticipating the dentist's needs and maintaining an organised clinical workflow
Reassuring nervous patients and communicating calmly and professionally
Reinforcing post-operative instructions and agreed treatment information
Preparing surgeries and completing timely room turnovers
Following current infection prevention, sterilisation and instrument-tracking procedures
Maintaining clinical supplies, materials and stock levels
Assisting with charting, clinical documentation and laboratory cases
Helping the wider team keep the day running smoothly
About you
Have demonstrated experience as a Dental Assistant in an Australian dental practice
Hold Certificate III in Dental Assisting, or have substantial equivalent experience




Are confident assisting with restorative and crown and bridge procedures
Have excellent infection-control and sterilisation knowledge
Are dependable, punctual and genuinely looking for a stable, long-term position
Communicate warmly and respectfully with patients and colleagues
Remain calm and organised during busy or complex procedures
Take initiative and notice what needs to be done
Work well independently while contributing positively to a small team
About us
Alderley Dental is a well-established, independent dental practice that has served the local community for more than 30 years. Our two-chair practice provides general and preventive dentistry as well as crowns and bridges, cosmetic treatment, surgical extractions, dental implants and complex rehabilitative care. We have a close-knit, longstanding team, with many team members having worked with us for between 5 and 20 years. We are also proud of our excellent Google reviews, which reflect both the quality of our dentistry and the care shown by our team.
Remuneration up to $40 per hour plus super, based on experience and capability
Permanent and stable employment
Engaging clinical variety, including implants, surgery, cosmetic and rehabilitative dentistry
A supportive and experienced principal dentist
A longstanding, friendly team
Modern equipment and established systems
Uniforms provided
Convenient Alderley location close to train and bus services
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📌 Experienced Dental Assistant (Queensland)
🏢 Alderley Dental
📍 Queensland