Job Description
Receptionist + Surgical Dental Assistant + Plastic Surgeon assistant
Dental Assistant / Receptionist – Specialist Surgical
Practice
$35–$45/hr | 2–4 Days Per Week | No Required Weekends | Wagga Wagga + Albury
Wagga Wagga Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (WWOMS) and Albury Wodonga Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (AWOMS) are looking for a friendly and motivated Dental Assistant / Receptionist to join our specialist surgical team.
With our brand-new Wagga rooms now open, this is an exciting opportunity to work alongside Oral Surgeons, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons in a varied role combining dental assisting, reception, administration and patient care.
Some days will be primarily reception and administration, while others will involve assisting our surgeons with procedures, operating theatre work and IV sedation sessions.
Previous dental assisting experience is strongly preferred.
We may consider an exceptional applicant without previous experience if they have a genuine desire to learn and become a confident surgical assistant.
At a Glance
$35–$45 per hour, depending on experience and working arrangement
2–4 days per week
Casual or permanent part‐time
Generally 8:30am–4:00/5:00pm, with some flexibility depending on the day
No required weekends
Wagga-only or Wagga + Albury options
Optional Saturday in Albury approximately once per month if you'd like additional hours
Comprehensive specialist training provided
Choose the Option That Suits You
Wagga Wagga | 2–3 days per week
Our Wagga roster generally rotates fortnightly:
Week 1: Monday + Tuesday
Week 2: Wednesday + Thursday
There may also be an chance for an additional administration-only day.
Pay is approximately $35–$40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Wagga Wagga + Albury | Up to 4 days per week




For someone happy to travel and looking for more hours, we can offer a larger role working across both practices – generally two days in Wagga and two days in Albury each week.
For the right experienced applicant working across both locations, remuneration may be up to approximately $45 per hour.
What You'll Be Doing
Chairside and surgical assisting
Preparing and turning over procedure rooms
Assisting during consultations and surgical procedures
Assisting with IV sedation sessions and operating theatre procedures
Reception, phones, emails and patient enquiries
Appointment scheduling and patient records
Treatment coordination
Liaising with private hospitals and other healthcare providers
Medicare and private health fund billing
General practice administration
Who We're Looking For
Ideally, you'll have previous dental assisting experience and be someone who enjoys both the clinical and patient-facing sides of a practice.
You'll need to be comfortable around blood, extractions and surgical procedures, have excellent communication and organisational skills, and be happy moving between clinical assisting andreception/administration.
Previous oral and maxillofacial surgery experience is not required – we'll teach you the specialist aspects of the role.
Desirable, But Not Essential
Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting
Experience using Gentu
Oral surgery or surgical assisting experience
IV sedation or theatre experience
Medicare/private health fund billing experience
Why Join Us?
You'll be joining a friendly, supportive specialist team with brand-new Wagga rooms, excellent remuneration, flexible working arrangements and no required weekends.
You'll also have the opportunity to develop skills you don't necessarily get in a standard dental practice, including exposure to specialist surgery, operating theatre procedures and IV sedation.
And, importantly – free coffee days!

📌 Receptionist + Surgical Dental Assistant + Plastic Surgeon Assistant (Western Australia)
🏢 Albury Wodonga Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
📍 Western Australia