Dental Assistant

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Dental Assistants to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Prepare equipment, instruments and materials utilised in a variety of dental procedures
• Assist in the prevention, identification and management of medical emergencies
• Assist in the administrative functions
• Ensure the use of infection control protocols and relevant Standards for cleaning

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Certificate III in Sterilisation and/or Dental Assisting or relevant higher current qualification
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Driver Licence
• Working with children check
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time, permanent part time, temporary full time, temporary part time (several positions, hrs negotiable, temporary up to 3 months with the possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $68,471 - $72,058 per annum or $2,624.50 - $2,762 per fortnight or $34.53 – $36.34 per hour

About Us

Queensland Health is committed to delivering quality, value-based oral health services to the Gold Coast community by supporting and valuing its diverse dental teams. These teams, comprising dentists, specialists, therapists, assistants, technicians, and admin staff, work together to provide the necessary care that improves patients' quality of life.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC690063

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.