About this role
As a Dental Assistant at Maven Dental Busselton, you'll work closely with our clinicians and wider practice team to help deliver a positive experience for every patient.
You'll learn how to:
Prepare surgeries and equipment for a range of proceduresAnticipate what your clinician needs throughout treatmentProvide effective four-handed dentistryMaintain high standards of infection prevention and instrument reprocessingSupport patients throughout their appointmentsKeep clinical areas organised and running efficientlyUnderstand the procedures you're assisting with, not just the tasks involvedContribute to a positive and supportive team environmentWe want you to understand the why, not just the how.
Your first 90 days:
Starting a new role can be overwhelming, particularly if you're new to a practice. That's why we'll support you through a structured onboarding process, including:
Regular check-ins Practical clinical trainingEducational resources and videosSupport from experienced dental professionalsOpportunities to learn about different areas of dentistryClear expectations and regular feedbackOur goal is to help you feel confident, supported and part of the team.
We're looking for someone who:
Wants to build a long-term career in dental assistingEnjoys working as part of a clinical teamIs reliable, organised and willing to learnTakes pride in providing great patient careIs curious and isn't afraid to ask questionsResponds positively to feedbackWants to continually develop their dental assisting skillsUnderstands the importance of infection control and clinical standardsCan remain calm and professional in a busy practicePrevious dental experience or a dental assisting qualification is highly regarded, but attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn are equally important. Support is available for the right person who is beginning their dental assisting career.
What does success look like?
Success isn't simply about getting through your daily checklist.
It's becoming the Dental Assistant who:
Knows what the clinician needs before they askUnderstands what's happening during different proceduresMakes patients feel comfortable and supportedMaintains excellent clinical and infection-control standardsHelps appointments run smoothlyTakes pride in their workContinues to learn and developBecomes someone the clinical team can genuinely rely onWhy Maven Dental Busselton?
At Maven Dental Busselton, we want Dental Assistants to feel valued, supported and, most importantly, to have something worth staying for.
We believe dental assisting can be a skilled, respected and rewarding career in its own right, not simply a stepping stone to another role. Our goal is to help you build your skills, grow your confidence and discover where a career in dental assisting could take you.
You may not know exactly what type of Dental Assistant you want to become yet and that's completely fine.
We're here to help you discover it.
Success doesn't have to mean moving on from dental assisting. It could mean becoming the person who knows their clinicians, understands their procedures, supports their patients and becomes highly skilled in their craft.
You may simply decide:
“I want to be a Dental Assistant, and I want to become exceptional at it.”
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!