The posting
Company Description
Maven Dental Cairns City is a welcoming, well-established practice on McLeod Street, offering a wide range of dental treatments. Known for our gentle approach and exceptional patient care, we're proud to provide a friendly and supportive environment for both patients and staff.
We're looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team full-time, supporting our dentists chairside. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians and expand your skills.
Job Description
This is a chairside role, suited to an experienced Dental Assistant who enjoys surgical work, or who has strong general experience and wants to build on it.
Working closely with our dentists, hygienists, Practice Manager and front office team, you'll help deliver exceptional patient care and support the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice.
What your days look like:
You'll provide chairside support across a range of general, restorative and implant procedures while creating a positive experience for patients. You'll also assist with oral surgery and Invisalign scans.
Monday to Friday, with no weekend work.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing chairside assistance across general, restorative and preventive treatments
- Preparing treatment rooms and sterilising instruments in line with infection control standards
- Keeping patients comfortable and informed, especially those who feel anxious
- Maintaining accurate clinical notes and charting in the practice management software
- Helping with stock control and ordering for your surgery
Qualifications
To succeed in the role, you will bring:
- Previous experience as a Dental Assistant and/or a Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (essential)
- Knowledge of infection control and sterilisation protocols
- Confidence using dental practice management software
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
- Clear and professional communication with patients and the team
Additional Information
Why join Maven Dental Cairns City?
We want our dental assistants to feel they have something worth staying for. At Maven Dental Cairns City, that means:
- Monday to Friday practice hours, with no weekend work
- Free street parking
- Work alongside a supportive and experienced team, including six dentists and three dental hygienists
- Ongoing training, mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Long-term career pathways in areas such as senior dental assisting, treatment coordination and practice management
- A positive workplace culture where your contribution is valued
- Competitive remuneration based on experience
As part of the Abano Healthcare network, you'll also have access to:
- Abano Uni Online for training and skills pathways
- A free, confidential Employee Assistance Program
- 9% off Medibank Corporate health cover
- Rewards of up to $20,000 through the Abano Referral Program
- Everyday savings through the Flare Benefits app
This role gives you the opportunity to keep developing your clinical skills and support newer team members, while building a strong foundation for your longer-term career in dental.
How to apply
Applications are reviewed as they come in. To apply, please submit your CV along with a short answer to this question:
What do you enjoy most about working in dental?
A few sentences is plenty, and a cover letter isn't required.
Maven Dental is proudly a part of the Abano Healthcare Network.
Abano Healthcare supports more than 250 dental locations across Australia and New Zealand, providing the support services, resources and development opportunities that allow dental teams to focus on delivering great patient care.
At Abano Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value and respect individuals from all backgrounds and believe that diversity drives innovation and success. Join us as we create a culture of inclusion that celebrates unique perspectives and provides equal opportunities for all.
