Dental Assistant

Griffith Health Clinics is a multi-disciplinary primary health care service within Griffith University. Specifically working in our student led Dental Clinic we are seeking dynamic and passionate Dental Assistant’s to join our team.

Griffith University is currently ranked no. 2 for Dentistry and Oral Health, this is where you get to make an impact working within our multi-story 100+ chair Dental Clinic to help facilitate student placement requirements for our dental students.

As a Dental Assistant, key responsibilities for this role will include:

• Welcome and prepare patients for treatment, providing full range of chair-side assistance that ensures each procedure runs smoothly.
• Work closely with your colleagues to monitor patient conditions, support oral hygiene education, and reassure patients about their ongoing treatment.
• Provide administrative and or reception assistance as required by the Team Leader, Dental Assistant enduring strict adherence to confidentiality.
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the clinic, which includes sterilising and maintaining dental equipment.

The following positions are available:

• Continuing, full-time
• Fixed term until December 2025, full-time

The successful candidate will be required to work shifts from Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 3:30pm or 12:30pm to 8:30pm. Shift times will vary depending on business needs and may change daily. Both positions are based at the Dental Clinic on our Gold Coast campus.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will hold an Australian Dental Assistant qualification or recognised equivalent together with a current CPR / First Aid Certificate from a recognised provider or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing work.

In addition to the above, you will demonstrate:

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work under supervision and ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Strong administrative skills.

Salary range
The full-time base salary for a HEW Level 3 is in the range $62,112 - $68,660 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range $72,671 - $80,332 per annum.