Orthodontic Dental Assistant

4 days ago

Woden Australian Capital Territory, Australia Orthodontics Canberra Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
Senior Orthodontic Assistant – Full-Time | Join Our Growing Team

Location: Woden - Orthodontics Canberra

Employment Type: Full-time, 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
  • Assisting with lab work, including 3D printing and model preparation (experience highly regarded)
  • 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

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.

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