Dental assistant

Dental Assistant – Experienced or Trainee

Creswick Dental Centre
Full-time | $29 –$34 per hour | Approximately 15 minutes from Ballarat

Creswick Dental Centre is looking for a reliable dental assistant to join our small team.

Applications are welcome from experienced dental assistants as well as committed beginners interested in completing a Certificate III traineeship.

Two pathways are available

Experienced Dental Assistant

We welcome applicants with chairside, sterilisation and infection-control experience.

Pay will be negotiated according to qualifications, experience and the ability to work independently, within the advertised range.

Trainee

Previous dental experience is not required. What matters most is that you are professional, practical, willing to learn and genuinely interested in building a long-term career in dentistry.

No dental experience is required. You will begin on the current award rate, with your pay increasing once you enrol in the Certificate III traineeship. Further reviews will follow as your workplace skills and course competencies develop.

About the role

Our practice provides general and emergency dentistry, restorative treatment, root canal treatment, crowns and bridges, dentures, periodontal care, implants and minor oral surgery.

The role includes:

• Chairside assisting during dental procedures
• Cleaning, sterilising and preparing instruments
• Setting up and turning over treatment rooms
• Supporting patients and helping the clinic run smoothly
• Occasional reception assistance when required

Who we are looking for

You should be:

• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn
• Professional and comfortable working with patients
• Receptive to instruction and constructive feedback
• Confident with basic computer use and typing
• Available full-time, including Fridays
• Able to travel reliably to Creswick

The clinic is located approximately 15-20 minutes from central Ballarat and offers free on-site parking and predictable weekday hours.

How to apply

Please send us your résumé and a short introduction covering:

• Whether you are applying as an experienced assistant or trainee
• Your dental assisting experience, if applicable
• Why you are interested in the position
• Where you live and how you will travel to Creswick
• Your availability and when you could start

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview and brief observation session before any final offer is made.