Job Description

Creswick Dental Centre is seeking a Dental Assistant or Trainee Dental Assistant for a reliable, long-term permanent position offering approximately 32–38 hours per week.

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We will consider either an experienced dental assistant or a motivated applicant without dental experience who is willing to enrol in and complete the HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

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Previous dental experience is desirable but not essential. For a trainee, maturity, reliability, initiative, enthusiasm and a genuine willingness to learn will be more important than previous experience.

Key responsibilities n

Providing chairside assistance during a broad range of dental procedures

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Preparing and turning over the treatment room

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Cleaning, sterilising and maintaining instruments

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Following infection-control procedures

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Supporting and reassuring patients

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Maintaining clinical supplies and keeping work areas organised

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Assisting with other clinical and practice duties as required

About you n

You will:

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Be punctual,



dependable and committed to reliable attendance

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Have reliable transport to Creswick for every rostered shift

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Be able to learn quickly and work efficiently while maintaining accuracy

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Be organised and able to prioritise competing tasks

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Show initiative and take responsibility for completing tasks

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Respond positively to instruction and feedback

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Communicate warmly and professionally with patients and colleagues

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Demonstrate good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness

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Have a genuine interest in dental assisting and long-term employment

What we offer n

Structured practical workplace training

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Support to complete the Certificate III in Dental Assisting, where applicable

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Exposure to a broad range of general dental procedures

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Remuneration according to the applicable award or traineeship arrangements, based on qualifications and experience

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📌 Dental Assistant / Trainee Dental Assistant - Creswick
🏢 Creswick Dental Centre
📍 Creswick