Dental Assistant (Northern Beaches Council)

HCF Dental is seeking a dedicated and professional Dental Assistant to join our team at Brookvale Dental Centre. This is a fantastic full‑time opportunity for someone passionate about delivering exceptional clinical support and maintaining a welcoming, efficient environment for patients and team members. Full time, permanent position – 40 hours per week at our Brookvale location. Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical assistance to dentists, ensuring patient comfort and efficiency throughout their visit.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised clinical environment in accordance with HCF policies and procedures.
- Support the Practice Manager and Dentist in Charge, promoting teamwork and smooth dental centre operations.
- Monitor patient day sheets, prepare for patient lists, and accommodate emergencies where possible.
- Coordinate patient flow, including escorting, settling, and preparing patients for treatment.
- Assist with chair‑side duties: instrument and material set‑up, procedure support, mixing materials, data entry, and radiograph development.
- Uphold infection control standards, manage surgery changeover and cleaning, and perform equipment and stock maintenance.
- Process and sterilise instruments, maintain stock levels, and validate sterilisation cycles.
- Report any fraudulent behaviour or activity as required.
- Comply with Work Health and Safety legislation, policies, and procedures. Report hazards, near misses, and injuries promptly.
- Participate in meetings, training, and health and safety activities. Key Performance Areas
- Efficient management of handpieces, stock, and materials.
- Competent assistance in all dental assistant duties.
- Teamwork and cooperation, including flexibility for additional tasks.
- Positive communication, punctuality, and attendance.
- Commitment to learning and adherence to infection prevention, WHS, and PPE standards. Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Previous dental knowledge and experience.
- Neat appearance and sound personal hygiene.
- High level of confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
- Initiative and common sense in daily tasks.
- Basic computer literacy. Desirable
- Reception experience or willingness to be cross‑trained.
- Qualifications in radiography, sterilising, and/or first aid.
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting. Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements.
- 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover.
- Family‑friendly certified employer.
- 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents.
- Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks, and more.
- Discounts on HCF products, including life, pet and travel insurance, and discounts at Fitness First gyms and on eye‑care products. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qeuw9