Orthodontic Dental Assistant – part-time or full time | Join Our Growing Team!
Location: Woden - Orthodontics Canberra
Employment Type: 2-5 days per week , Permanent
Are you an experienced Dental Assistant looking to take the next step in your career?
Our friendly and modern orthodontic practice is growing, and we’re looking for an enthusiastic Orthodontic Assistant to join our team long term.
About the Role
In this rewarding position, you’ll play an important part in delivering excellent patient care and supporting our Orthodontist with a wide range of clinical and technical tasks.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting chairside during orthodontic adjustments
- Taking clinical photos and intraoral scans
- Performing sterilisation procedures and maintaining high infection control standards
- Supporting day-to-day clinical operations to ensure a smooth workflow
- Uploading digital records and managing patient data
About You
We’re looking for someone who is motivated, organised, and takes pride in their work. The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a Dental Assistant (orthodontic experience preferred but not essential)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude
- A genuine interest in orthodontics and a desire to learn and grow with the practice
- Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (or equivalent qualification)
Why Join Us?
- Supportive, friendly, and professional team environment
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- State-of-the-art digital practice with modern equipment
- Long-term, stable full-time position in a growing practice
- Opportunities to develop advanced orthodontic and digital dentistry skills
The finer details:
Hours are 8.00am to 5.30pm Mon to Thurs. 8am to 11am Friday. We are open to full time and part time applicants.
If you’re passionate about patient care and excited to grow your skills in orthodontics, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit for our team.
Employer questionsYour application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as an Orthodontic Assistant?
- Do you have customer service experience?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
Pay: $28.00 – $38.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
