What your day could look like
As a Dental Assistant, you'll help create positive experiences for patients while supporting the delivery of quality oral health care. From preparing treatment spaces to working closely with clinicians during procedures, you'll be a valued part of a team focused on safe, responsive and patient-centred care.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
Supporting smooth and efficient dental care that helps patients achieve better oral health outcomes
Working closely with clinicians to deliver high-quality treatment and patient support
Maintaining safe, well-prepared clinical environments that meet infection prevention standards
Contributing to a positive team culture through reliability, adaptability and continuous improvement
Let's talk about you!
You're someone who brings both capability and care to your work. Calm under pressure and attentive to detail, you take pride in helping people feel comfortable, informed and supported during their care journey. Guided by compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage, you enjoy working collaboratively and know that small actions can have a lasting impact on patient wellbeing.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or recognised equivalent qualification)
Experience supporting dental procedures and applying infection control principles
Strong communication skills and a patient-focused approach
Ability to work collaboratively, manage priorities and maintain high standards of care
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in public health or hospital-based dental services and/or additional training in sterilising practices.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is passionate about improving oral health and making every patient interaction count.
By supporting safe, respectful and high-quality care, you'll help strengthen healthier communities across Darling Downs.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference - and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration
Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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