Casual Dental Assistant – Junction Village Dental, The Junction NSW 2291
Trusted care for little and big smiles.
Junction Village Dental is a welcoming, family-focused practice in The Junction, Newcastle. We're looking for a friendly and reliable Casual Dental Assistant to join our close-knit team 3–4 days per week, with the opportunity to grow into a permanent part-time position for the right person.
What you'll be doing
- Chairside assisting across a full range of dental treatments
- Preparing treatment rooms and sterilising instruments to the highest standards
- Taking dental X-rays and pouring impressions
- Making retainers and mouthgaurds
- Supporting reception with patient bookings, billing, and enquiries when needed
- Maintaining infection control and OH&S; compliance
- Helping create a calm, positive experience for every patient (little and big)
- Pitching in wherever the team needs you on the day
Who we're looking for
You're someone who enjoys variety in your day and is happy to learn across different areas of the practice. Our team takes turns assisting for different practioners, in steri, and at the front desk, so you'll always have support around you and the chance to build a broad skill set at your own pace.
You're warm, reliable, and genuinely care about people. You work well in a team, stay calm when it gets busy, and take pride in what you do.
Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (or equivalent)
Experience in a dental practice (preferred but not essential for the right person)
Confident on reception and comfortable with patient-facing communication
Knowledge of infection control and sterilisation procedures
A positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow with us
The details
Casual position: 3–4 days per week
Genuine pathway to permanent part-time for the right candidate
Competitive casual rate based on experience
Location: The Junction NSW 2291
What we offer
A supportive, tight-knit team that genuinely looks after each other
An established practice with a loyal, community-minded patient base
Opportunity to develop your skills and grow into a permanent role
A workplace where your contribution is valued and your wellbeing matters
About us
Junction Village Dental provides trusted dental care for families at every stage of life, from first teeth to lifelong smiles. We believe in gentle, positive, stress‑free dentistry and a family-focused culture. We're proud of the warm, welcoming workplace our team has built in Newcastle.
Please note: this ad has been updated from its original posting to reflect the current needs of our practice. If you see a screening question about practice manager experience, please disregard it as it no longer applies to this role.
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📌 Casual Dental Assistant (The Junction)
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