Location: Upper Mount Gravatt, Brisbane QLD
Job Type: Casual
Hourly Rate: $42 to $45, depending on Skillset, Certification and Experience

Experienced Dental Assistant – Sedation Dentistry

Pure Dentistry | Brisbane, QLD

Looking to take your dental assisting skills to the next level? At Pure Dentistry, we offer you a unique opportunity to work with paediatric patients, patients with special healthcare needs, and individuals with dental phobias. Dental treatments for these patients are typically under general anaesthesia or IV sedation. You’ll gain advanced experience in comfort-based dentistry while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

💡 What you’ll gain:

Work alongside expert paediatric dentists, anaesthetists, and sedation dentists in both clinic and hospital settings

Develop your skills in surgical setup, sedation dentistry, and high-level treatment coordination

Enjoy varied, purpose-driven work that keeps you engaged and constantly learning

Competitive hourly rate of $42–$45, based on your certification and experience

🦷 Your role:

This is more than chairside assisting. You’ll be a key player in our treatment setup process, especially for hospital-based cases. Your ability to plan ahead, stay organised, and show up ready is essential to patient care and team success.

Your day-to-day may include:

Assisting with dental procedures under general anaesthesia and IV sedation

Preparing instruments and materials between the clinic and the hospital

Ensuring our stock in the hospital is complete and ready for upcoming procedures

Setting up surgical trays and treatment rooms with precision and care

Adjusting quickly to changes in hospital scheduling

Starting early at the hospital when needed (with advance notice)

✅ What we’re looking for:

Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (required)

Permanent work rights in Australia

Valid Australian driver’s licence and own transport

Previous experience in dental treatment under general anaesthesia and/or IV sedation

Strong working knowledge of oral surgery, implants, root canals, and treatment setups

Meticulous infection control and setup accuracy

High reliability

Confidence in planning and coordinating complex dental treatments

🏥 Where you’ll work:

You’ll be based at our modern clinic inside the Village Shopping Centre in Upper Mount Gravatt with free secure parking. You’ll also assist at private hospitals, including:

St Andrew’s Place Day Surgery

South Brisbane Private Hospital (SBPH)

Ipswich Day Surgery (IDH)

🚧 What can be challenging:

This role requires excellent foresight. Knowing what can go wrong and preparing for it. Coordination between hospital and clinic teams for instruments and materials can be complex, so a proactive, detail-oriented mindset is essential.

📝 Recruitment process:

Apply online

Interview

Paid trial shift

Ready to play a vital role in delivering compassionate, comfort-focused dental care to patients who need it most?

Apply today and be part of something meaningful.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about helping others and eager to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a thoughtful cover letter. Be sure to include references from your current and previous dental clinic managers.