Dental Assistant – Mermaid Beach

About Coastal Dental Care

Coastal Dental Care is a network of modern, community-focused dental practices across Southeast Queensland. As your local family practice, we’re committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care in a welcoming and supportive environment for our patients and our teams alike.

Our Mermaid Beach practice is just one block from the beach, part of a community we’ve come to know well.

About the role

We’re seeking a friendly, motivated casual Dental Assistant to join our Mermaid Beach practice.

This is an all-rounder position, moving between dental assisting, reception and sterilisation. Hours vary week to week, with room to build towards full-time hours and the possibility of a full-time role down the track for the right person.

Both roles suit someone looking to start or build a career in dental. Following probation, there’s the opportunity to begin a Dental Assisting traineeship, fully supported by Coastal Dental Care.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting dentists chairside during a variety of dental procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and materials
• Supporting sterilisation and reprocessing in line with infection prevention and control standards
• Welcoming, comforting and supporting patients throughout their visit
• Maintaining clean, organised and well-stocked clinical areas
• All-rounder role: patient check-in, appointment scheduling and phone enquiries at reception
• Assisting with basic administrative tasks as required
• What we’re looking for

Essential

• A genuine interest in building a career in the dental industry
• Some experience or knowledge of infection prevention and control (healthcare, dental or similar)
• A caring, professional and patient-focused approach
• Strong reliability, attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Up-to-date immunisations, or willingness to obtain them
• All-rounder role: comfortable juggling reception duties alongside clinical work

Preferred

• Previous dental experience
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting
• Confidence working as part of a close-knit, fast-paced team
• Reception or customer service experience (all-rounder role)

Why join us?

• Above-award pay, with traineeship support available
• Flexible casual hours for the all-rounder role, with room to grow towards full-time
• Supportive, friendly team with a strong focus on learning and development
• A workplace that genuinely values care, respect, diversity and teamwork

How to apply

Let us know in your application screening questions which role you’re after: chairside with Dr Craig, the all-rounder position, or happy to be considered for either. Hit Apply to send through your application.

Want to know more first? Email talent@coastaldentalcare.com.au, we’re always happy to chat.

Learn more about the practice: https://coastaldentalcare.com.au/practices/mermaid-beach/