Dental Assistant

About Coastal Dental Care

Coastal Dental Care is a network of modern, community-focused dental practices across the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales. As your local family practice, we’re focused on high-quality, patient-centred care in a welcoming environment for our patients and our teams alike.

Our Coolangatta practice sits close to Tugun and Kirra beach, in a fresh, newly fitted-out space. It’s led by Principal Dentist Dr Mateus De Mello, and the team has built a genuine local reputation, currently sitting at a 4.9 star Google rating. It’s a practice where people take real pride in looking after the community they live and work in.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our Coolangatta practice full-time.

The full-time role works 38 hours across four days Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, supporting Dr Jack Troy chairside across preventative, restorative and surgical procedures for patients of all ages.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting chairside during preventative, restorative and surgical procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and materials for each patient
• Sterilising instruments and maintaining infection control standards throughout the practice
• Keeping treatment rooms and clinical areas clean, organised and well stocked
• Welcoming, comforting and supporting patients throughout their visit
• Assisting with basic administrative or reception tasks as required

What we’re looking for

Essential

• 2+ years’ experience in a dental assisting role, including chairside support
• Strong knowledge of infection control and sterilisation processes
• A caring, professional and patient-focused approach
• Strong attention to detail and reliability

Preferred

• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting
• Familiarity with Dental for Windows (D4W) or similar software

Why join us?

• Above-award pay
• Dental care discounts for you and your family
• Access to the Employment Hero perks platform: cashback, gift cards, novated leasing and more
• Ongoing training, PD days and career pathways across our growing network of practices
• A genuinely supportive, close-knit team culture
• EAP Assist, confidential wellbeing support whenever you need it

How to apply

Hit Apply to send through your application. Want to know more first? Email talent@coastaldentalcare.com.au, we’re always happy to chat.