Join a great team where your experience, initiative and contribution are genuinely valued.

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing team at Clayton South Dental!

With one of our dentists extending their hours and our practice continuing to grow, we're excited to welcome another team member who shares our passion for excellent patient care and takes pride in doing their job well.

We're a friendly, close-knit team who genuinely look out for one another. We work hard, support each other and believe that a excellent workplace is built on mutual respect, teamwork and a shared commitment to excellence.

If you're someone who takes initiative, anticipates what's needed and enjoys being part of a team where everyone pulls their weight, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

Clayton South Dental has been caring for our local community for over 40 years. We're an established family dental practice that's recently entered an exciting new chapter, with a growing team and newly renovated treatment rooms.

We provide a broad range of dental treatments, including general and family dentistry, crown and bridge, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, root canal treatment and children's dentistry.

We're proud of the relationships we've built with our patients and the welcoming environment we've created. Our focus is simple: providing high-quality, honest dental care while making every patient feel comfortable and well looked after.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Dental Assistant who can confidently support our dentists across a wide range of procedures.

Your responsibilities will include

- Providing efficient, high-quality chairside assistance for general and complex dental procedures
- Confidently preparing treatment rooms,



instruments and materials for various procedures (implant assisting experience highly regarded)
- Anticipating the dentist's needs and maintaining smooth, efficient clinical workflows
- Maintaining excellent infection control, sterilisation and clinical hygiene standards
- Supporting patients throughout their appointments with warmth and professionalism
- Assisting with stock management and general practice organisation
- Helping with reception duties, including phone calls and patient enquiries, when required

About You We're looking for someone who:

- Has a minimum of 2 years' experience working as a dental assistant
- Is confident assisting with a broad range of dental procedures and setting up independently
- Is proactive, organised and able to anticipate what's needed without constant direction
- Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in maintaining high clinical standards
- Is reliable, motivated and has a positive, can-do attitude
- Communicates well with both patients and colleagues
- Is a genuine team player who's happy to lend a hand wherever needed
- Takes ownership of their responsibilities and is always looking for ways to improve

Highly regarded:

- Experience assisting with dental implant procedures and surgical dentistry
- Experience with dental reception, appointment scheduling and patient enquiries
- Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting

Above all, we're looking for someone who cares about doing a great job, enjoys working with others and wants to contribute positively to our practice.



Why Join Clayton South Dental?

We believe that looking after our team is just as important as looking after our patients.

Here's what you can look forward to:

- A genuinely supportive team – Work alongside friendly, experienced colleagues who respect and help one another
- A modern, growing practice – Enjoy working in our newly renovated treatment rooms
- Variety in your day – Gain exposure to a broad range of general, restorative and surgical procedures
- Your contribution matters – Be part of a small team where your ideas, initiative and experience are valued
- Discounted dental care – Enjoy staff benefits on dental treatments
- Additional staff perks – Access discounts and rewards across 50+ retailers
- Competitive remuneration – $30–$36 per hour + superannuation, depending on experience and skills
- Long-term opportunity – Join an established practice that's continuing to grow

Position Details Location: Clayton South, VIC

Employment: Permanent part-time

Days and hours: Flexible, to be discussed with the successful candidate

Practice opening hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm; Saturday, 9am–12pm

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a workplace where you can feel valued, work with great people and take pride in the care you provide, we'd love to meet you!

Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction telling us about yourself, your dental assisting experience and your availability.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Team at Clayton South Dental

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 – $36.00 per hour

Benefits

- Employee discount

Experience:
- dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Dental Assisting Certification? (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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