Trainee Dental Assistant

About Medland Dental

Medland Dental is a locally owned, QIP accrediated dental practice located in Annerley, 10mins south of Brisbane CBD. Established in 1959, owned by Dr Sarah Kam and Dr Fiona Lillicrap. We are a proudly independent practice, unassociated with health funds or dental corporations. The Practice has a large, loyal patient base. We treat all our patients as individuals and provide them with personalised, comprehensive care of the highest quality in a gentle and supportive environment. We develop long-term relationships with patients based on empathy, respect, and trust.

The team at Medland Dental is passionate about achieving excellent outcomes and enjoy our family-oriented environment. The majority of staff have worked with us for over ten years. We will provide a safe, supportive, and friendly work environment with ongoing in-house training and education opportunities.

The Role

This is an entry level role in which you will learn, in a supported environment, the skills required to be an outstanding dental assistant. You will be trained by the Dentist and their Dental Assistant and one of our Oral Health Therapists,  in a staged skills development program that we conduct inhouse. You will also learn valuable and transferable skills on how to deal with a variety of people in a professional setting. Once the probation period is complete, the practice will fund your Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting qualification provided by TAFE. This position is for an applicant wishing to commit to the role for a minimum of 2 years.

Role Outline

• Assist the Dentist in keeping to a busy and productive appointment schedule

• Prepare the treatment room and complete changeovers between patients, always maintaining a clean, safe clinical environment.

• Use dental software to its full capacity - we use Exact Dental Program

• Undertake sterilising processes and application of all infection control processes

• Educate patients on dental health issues and answer patient queries

• Build professional and genuine relationships with our patients

• Demonstrate attention to detail

How will you know if you are right for this position?

• You are kind and considerate in any interactions with your colleagues - we do not have tolerance for candidates that do not have a positive attitude and the right personality to fit with our existing team

• You have an empathetic and caring nature

• You can embrace the learning process

• You have excellent interpersonal skills and a warm, friendly manner

• You are reliable, use initiative, and problem solve

• You possess a positive and hard-working attitude

What we offer you

• Supportive and friendly team environment, working with many long-term staff members committed to their role and the business's vision.

• The opportunity to flourish in an organised and dynamic practice

• A consistent roster

• Regular training and development provided

• Above award remuneration

• Uniform provided

• Easy parking

How to apply

Please send a cover letter with resume to:

Rachael Osmond - Practice Manager at

Only applicants who can possess the skills required should apply.