Dental Assistant - Build your career!Abano Healthcare Group · Busselton, WA, au

Dental Assistant - Build your career!

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-22 Busselton, WA, au Part-time Hybrid Healthcare Medical
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$4,500–A$6,000/mo

About the Company

Love What You Do As Australasia's largest dental support organisation, Abano Healthcare is your team behind the practice by providing support services and day to day running of our practices to enable our clinical partners to do what they do best - being experts in oral healthcare and providing an exceptional patient experience. With a number of brands across Australia and New Zealand including Lumino The Dentists, Maven Dental and 1300 Smiles Dentist Abano Healthcare provides dental support to over 250 locations and 750 clinical partners across our network. Hospitals and Health Care Specialties: Medical Services, Dental, Dentist

Responsibilities

  • ● At Maven Dental Busselton , we believe dental assisting is more than simply setting up a surgery, passing instruments and cleaning down between patients. It is a skilled and important part of the clinical team and we want to help you become exceptional at it. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant or are looking to take the next step in your dental career, this is an opportunity to develop your skills, build your confidence and become a valued member of our team.
  • ● 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 procedures Anticipate what your clinician needs throughout treatment Provide effective four-handed dentistry Maintain high standards of infection prevention and instrument reprocessing Support patients throughout their appointments Keep clinical areas organised and running efficiently Understand the procedures you're assisting with, not just the tasks involved Contribute to a positive and supportive team environment We 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 training Educational resources and videos Support from experienced dental professionals Opportunities to learn about different areas of dentistry Clear expectations and regular feedback Our goal is to help you feel confident, supported and part of the team.
  • ● 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 ask Understands what's happening during different procedures Makes patients feel comfortable and supported Maintains excellent clinical and infection-control standards Helps appointments run smoothly Takes pride in their work Continues to learn and develop Becomes someone the clinical team can genuinely rely on Why 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
Credential Requirements for Australia
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AMC MCQ + Clinical Exam

Australian Medical Council

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 3,500–5,000 Timeline: 1–2 years
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AHPRA Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 700–900/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks

Legally required to use protected title and practise

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AHPRA Registration (Nursing and Midwifery)

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (NMBA)

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 200–400/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks
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AHPRA Pharmacy Board Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 400–700/year Timeline: 3–6 months
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ADC Written + Practical Examination

Australian Dental Council

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 5,000–8,000 Timeline: 1–2 years
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AHPRA Dental Board Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 400–700/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks