At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist dentists chair-side, manage sterilisation, and handle reception duties.
- Company: Join Bakery Hill Dental, a family-focused practice in Ballarat.
- Benefits: Generous salary, flexible hours, and supportive team culture.
- Other info: Part-time role with potential for more hours and immediate start in 2026.
- Why this job: Make a difference in patients' lives while growing your dental skills.
- Qualifications: Cert III in Dental Assisting preferred; training available for new applicants.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Bakery Hill Dental is a well-established, family-focused private dental practice in Ballarat, Victoria - roughly 1 hour from Melbourne. We have been providing dental services to the Ballarat and surrounding community for the last 40 years. We have a loyal patient base, made up of all different ages, genders, backgrounds and dental needs. We are currently booked out 2 weeks in advance and require an experienced staff member for this role.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive and Collaborative Team Culture: Join our close-knit team that values respect and hard work!
- Work-Life Balance: This is a 1 day position Thursdays 9am - 4pm (with option to increase days dependant on performance)
- Generous Salary: Negotiable on experience!
- Immediate start available in 2026
The Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our friendly clinic on a part-time basis. You will be working chair side with the Dentist, doing sterilisation and reception work. Our practitioners expect that you will be meticulous with infection control and the ability to use EXACT dental software is highly recommended.
Skills and Qualifications
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or higher) ideally but not a must
- Training for non-qualified DA can be offered on a case by case basis - welcome to apply
- Be competent in chair side assisting and sterilisation protocols
- Be eager to actively contribute to our team
- Be open and ready to learn new things
- Have excellent people and communication skills
- Genuinely show care to our staff and patients
- Be comfortable working in a fast paced environment
- Actively use your initiative and be proactive in your work
- Be organised and have excellent time management skills
- Be punctual, well-presented and reliable
- Be flexible with hours and will be required to work one Saturday per month
- Commitment to providing high-quality treatment and building rapport with patients and their families
Dental Assistant in Ballarat employer: Bakery Hill Dental
Bakery Hill Dental offers a supportive and collaborative team culture, making it an attractive workplace for dental professionals. The practice values work-life balance with flexible scheduling options and provides opportunities for professional growth based on performance. Additionally, the clinic is known for its generous salary offerings, which are negotiable based on experience.
