Due to the continued growth of our Wollongong Dental Team, we are seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant and Receptionist to join our team and support high-quality patient care.

Location: Wollongong Health Centre (Situated at Wollongong Train Station)
Employment Type: Casual
Pay Rate: approx. $39.90 per hour including 25% Casual Loading (Base Hourly Rate: $31.95)

About the Role:

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality dental care and ensuring our patients have a positive experience from start to finish. We’re looking for someone who is reliable, proactive, and enjoys working in a collaborative team environment. This role is primarily dental assisting with some reception duties.

While this position is initially offered on a Casual basis, it comes with a view to permanency in the future—contingent on operational needs at the Wollongong Health Centre.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting the dentist during procedures, including chair-side support and sterilisation of instruments;
• Preparing and maintaining treatment rooms and instruments;
• Managing patient appointments, bookings and recalls;
• Welcoming patients and ensuring a positive experience from arrival to departure;
• Handling patient enquiries and coordinating patient care;
• Maintaining patient records and ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date; and
• Managing payments and health fund claims.

What we are looking for:

• Ideally, you’ve spent at least 6 months in a dental setting with hands-on chair-side experience, and either hold a Certificate III in Dental Assisting or are committed to attaining one
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• A positive, friendly attitude with a strong focus on patient care;
• Good organisational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and
• Proficiency in dental software (Oasis, Examine Pro) is a plus but not essential.

What we offer:

• A supportive and welcoming team environment within a fantastic company culture and strong brand that you can stand proudly behind;
• No late evenings
• Opportunities for professional development and training;
• A modern, well-equipped practice

How do I apply?

Click APPLY NOW and send in your updated CV and an (optional) cover letter, telling us why you would be a good fit for the role.

Teachers Health values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with [email protected]