Casual Dental Assistants

About This Opportunity

The University of Queensland's School of Dentistry is inviting expressions of interest from qualified dental assistants who are interested in casual opportunities.

As a Casual Dental Assistant, you will support students and UQ clinical staff at the School of Dentistry’s student-led Dental Clinic.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting clinical operations to ensure a smooth, effective teaching and treatment environment.
• Set up, clean, sterilise, and store dental instruments and equipment in line with infection control standards.
• Maintain accurate clinic records and uphold professional presentation standards.
• Book, receive and prepare patients for treatment under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator.

About You

We welcome applications from Dental Assistants who hold a Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or equivalent Dental Assisting Qualification) and have hands-on experience as a chairside Dental Assistant. A Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography stream) would be desirable.

• Experience with Chairside Assisting
• Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience assisting during general and/or specialty dental procedures, with strong skills in instrument handling, sterilisation, and patient preparation
• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and team members
• Willingness to Learn and Grow Professionally
• Demonstrates a proactive attitude toward learning new skills, techniques, and technologies in a dynamic clinical environment. Open to ongoing training and development opportunities.

The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks prior to commencement including the right to work in Australia, mandatory immunisations, and Blue Card check.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Anna Barrett at a.barrett@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

As a casual employee, and in line with Fair Work, please note that there is no commitment to ongoing work in this position.

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Application reference number R-52986.

Please note applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.