Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant – Orthodontics

Embrace Orthodontists | Belconnen, Manuka & Gungahlin
Full-time | Above Award Wages

Join Our Growing Orthodontic Team

Embrace Orthodontists is an expanding orthodontic practice with three locations across Canberra — Belconnen, Manuka and Gungahlin.

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing team on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Dental Assistant who enjoys working with people, thrives in a busy clinical environment and is passionate about providing exceptional patient care.

About the role

As a Dental Assistant at Embrace Orthodontists, you will work closely with our orthodontists and clinical team to provide high-quality care to our patients.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting orthodontists during patient appointments and procedures

• Preparing surgeries and clinical areas

• Sterilisation and infection control

• Providing patients with friendly and reassuring chairside support

• Maintaining a clean, organised and welcoming clinical environment

• Supporting the team with day-to-day clinical and administrative duties

• Helping patients feel comfortable and cared for throughout their orthodontic journey

• Working collaboratively with our wider practice team

About you

• Qualified or experienced as a Dental Assistant - preferred
• Previous orthodontic experience is highly regarded
• Friendly, approachable and confident with patients
• Caring and compassionate, particularly when working with children and teenagers
• Reliable, punctual and highly organised
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment
• A strong team player with a positive attitude
• Professional and well presented
• Keen to learn and develop their orthodontic skills
• Able to work across our Belconnen, Manuka and Gungahlin locations

About us

Embrace Orthodontists is an expanding orthodontic practice with three locations across Canberra — Belconnen, Manuka and Gungahlin.

Benefits

• Above Award wages
• Full-time, stable employment
• Work across three Canberra locations
• Join a growing and expanding orthodontic practice
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunities to develop your orthodontic knowledge and clinical skills
• Work alongside an experienced orthodontic team
• Be part of creating beautiful smiles and positive experiences for our patients