Experienced Dental Assistant

Full-Time | Approx. 38 Hours Per Week | $32–$36 Per Hour + Super | Family-Owned Practice | Supportive Team | Genuine Long-Term Opportunity

If you are an experienced Dental Assistant who wants more than just another job, this is the kind of opportunity worth taking a closer look at.

Attention To Dental is recruiting for a well-established, family-owned dental practice in Adelaide's western suburbs that has built a strong reputation around quality patient care, teamwork and creating an environment where people genuinely feel part of the practice.

The team is growing because the practice is growing. Increased patient demand has created the need for another experienced Dental Assistant to join the clinical team, and the intention is to find someone who wants to settle in, build strong relationships and become part of the practice long term.

This is a long-standing, family-owned practice with a loyal patient base and a strong reputation within the local community. The environment is fast-paced, supportive, friendly and patient-focused, with a genuine commitment to providing an exceptional experience for both patients and staff.

The practice has a genuine 4.9-star Google rating, and staff tend to stay because of the positive culture, consistent patient base and the sense of belonging that comes from working in a close-knit environment where people feel valued. Regular team meetings, recognition of team milestones and a collaborative working environment are part of the culture.

This is a full-time position of approximately 38 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. Typical hours are approximately 8:30am–5:30pm, with one later finish each week until approximately 7:30pm on either Tuesday or Thursday.

Some flexibility may occasionally be required around patient scheduling and appointment overruns. Overtime is expected to be rare and would generally relate to late-running patients or emergency appointments.

• Chairside assisting

• Sterilisation and infection control

• Surgical and implant assisting

• Radiography and OPG

• Laboratory coordination

• Patient check-in/check-out and phone support when required

This is not an entry-level position. Our client is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant who can confidently contribute within a busy Australian dental environment and who brings both strong clinical standards and the right attitude.

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent recognised qualification

• Minimum 3 years' Dental Assistant experience within an Australian dental practice

• Current radiography licence

• Current First Aid and CPR

• Strong infection control knowledge and commitment to patient safety

• Working With Children clearance

• Experience using dental practice software; Oasis experience will be highly regarded

The right person will be warm and reassuring with patients, calm under pressure and genuinely proud of the standard of their work. They will communicate confidently, take initiative and contribute positively to the wider team.

They will be highly organised, reliable, proactive and comfortable working efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The practice is looking for someone who notices what needs to be done and gets on with it, rather than waiting to be asked. Above all, they want someone who genuinely enjoys dentistry, cares about patients and wants to become part of a great team long term.

$32–$36 per hour, dependent on experience, with superannuation paid on top.

• Full-time stability – approximately 38 hours per week

• Broad clinical exposure, including surgical and implant assisting

• Structured onboarding of approximately 2–4 weeks into practice systems and workflows

• Professional development and relevant training considered on a case-by-case basis

• Convenient on-site parking

• The opportunity to grow with an established and expanding practice

If you are an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a long-term position where you can feel settled, appreciated and proud of the work you do, we would be very happy to speak with you.

Apply confidentially through Attention To Dental and we can talk you through the role, the practice and what they are hoping to find in their next Dental Assistant.

All applications and enquiries will be treated confidentially.