Dental Assistant, Queensland Health

1 day ago

Southport Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $70,000 - $100,000 per year

Provide high-quality clinical dental assistance and instrument reprocessing to support dental professionals in treating and preventing dental diseases as part of the dental team.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Dental Assistants to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

  • Provide skilled assistance in four-handed dentistry, including retraction and evacuation
  • Manage patient triaging and handle high workloads in community and school settings when needed
  • Identify and troubleshoot minor equipment issues, referring repairs accurately
  • Support administrative tasks related to Dental Assistant duties
  • Follow strict infection control protocols for cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing instruments, and disposing of waste

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

  • Certificate III in Sterilisation and/or Dental Assisting or relevant higher current qualification
  • Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
  • Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
  • Driver licence
  • Working with children check
  • Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
  • Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

  • Flexible work options
  • Career Development
  • Salary Packaging
  • Modern Facilities
  • Diverse Work Culture
  • Research Opportunities
  • 12.75% super
  • 17.5% leave loading

Salary

  • Permanent full time, temporary full time and temporary part-time (one permanent full-time position, several temporary positions, hours negotiable up to 6 months with the possibility of extension)
  • Base salary ranging from $ $71 983 per annum, $ $36.30 per hour

About Us

Queensland Health is committed to delivering quality, value-based oral health services to the Gold Coast community by supporting and valuing its diverse dental teams. These teams comprising dentists, specialists, therapists, assistants, technicians, and admin staff work together to provide the necessary care that improves patients' quality of life.

About Gold Coast Health

  • Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
  • Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
  • More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
  • Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
  • Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
  • A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
  • Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday 23 October 2025.

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC665077

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

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