4 Dental Assistants jobs in Australia

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a new adventure?



We are seeking locum Dental Assistants to join cmr and support clients across multiple locations, including both coastal and regional placements.

You'll be working alongside skilled dentists and oral health professionals to deliver high-quality care to patients in a supportive, team-focused environment.



What you'll be doing:

• Providing efficient four-handed chairside assistance across a range of dental procedures.
• Preparing and maintaining equipment, instruments, and materials to infection control standards.
• Supporting patient comfort and well-being during treatment.
• Assisting with charting, radiographs (if certified), and sterilisation processes.
• Maintaining surgery cleanliness and equipment safety.

What we're looking for:

• Mandatory Certificate III in Dental Assisting.
• Previous dental assisting experience, ideally in public oral health settings.
• Strong knowledge of infection control, dental procedures, and equipment maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills and a patient-focused approach.
• Adaptability to work across different clinic environments.
• Radiography certification (desirable but not essential).

Why locum with cmr?

• Competitive hourly rates and benefits.
• Travel and accommodation covered so you can work and explore new parts of the country
• Flexible contracts, choose the locations and durations that suit you.
• The opportunity to experience a variety of communities and clinical settings
• Provide support to patients in need, with limited access to oral health care.

If you're ready to bring your skills to a team making a real difference in Queensland communities, we'd love to hear from you.

**Requistion ID** : 80268
Dentsply Sirona is the world's largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona's products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Dentsply Sirona's global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The company's shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.
**Bringing out the best in people**
As advanced as dentistry is today, we are dedicated to making it even better. Our people have a passion for innovation and are committed to applying it to improve dental care. We live and breathe high performance, working as one global team, bringing out the best in each other for the benefit of dental patients, and the professionals who serve them. If you want to grow and develop as a part of a team that is shaping an industry, then we're looking for the best to join us.
Working at Dentsply Sirona you are able to:
**Develop faster** - with our commitment to the best professional development.
**Perform better** - as part of a high-performance, empowering culture.
**Shape an industry** - with a market leader that continues to drive innovation.
**Make a difference** -by helping improve oral health worldwide.
**Marketing Manager - Consumable Dental Products**
Sydney or Melbourne | Full-time | Hybrid working arrangements
Lead a premium portfolio with global impact
**Ready to make your mark with a world-leading healthcare brand?**
At **Dentsply Sirona** , we are united by a shared mission-to empower dental professionals to deliver better, safer, and faster care to their patients. As the world's largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, our 130+ year legacy is built on innovation, quality, and meaningful impact.
We are looking for an **experienced and strategic Marketing Manager** to lead our **Essential Dental Solutions portfolio** across Australia and New Zealand. Managing key brand portfolios across Endodontics, Restorative & Preventative, you'll collaborate with commercial, clinical, and global teams to drive growth, innovation, and education in the dental sector.
**Key responsibilities:**
+ Develop and execute strategic marketing plans for the assigned product portfolio
+ Create engaging sales tools, content, and training materials
+ Lead and support continuing education initiatives and clinical programs
+ Conduct market analysis, define portfolio direction, and drive product launches
+ Build relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, practitioners, and stakeholders
+ Partner with sales teams to provide field coaching and commercial insights
+ Oversee inventory strategy, lifecycle management, and pricing with Operations
+ Measure campaign effectiveness and recommend improvements
**What you'll bring:**
+ Degree in Marketing, Business, or Healthcare (Dental experience highly regarded)
+ 5+ years in a similar marketing or product management role, ideally in dental/medical devices
+ Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen
+ Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills
+ Experience developing content and training programs across multiple platforms
+ Comfort with ambiguity and a proactive, solution-focused approach
+ Familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce.com preferred)
**Why Dentsply Sirona?**
We develop, manufacture, and market comprehensive dental and oral health solutions trusted by clinicians in over 120 countries.
We believe in **Bringing Out the Best in People-including our employees** . Our culture thrives on performance, collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. We empower our people through ongoing learning, global exposure, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
**Our Commitment to Inclusion**
Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value fairness, respect, and flexibility. If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse communities, and individuals with disabilities.
**Apply now to join a team that's shaping the future of dental care-for good.**
Dentsply Sirona is an EEO employer committed to fairness, diversity and respect. As such, Dentsply Sirona will respond to requests for Reasonable Adjustments from applicants with disabilities.
We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from indigenous and culturally diverse backgrounds. All successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and New Zealand.
We look forward to receiving your application.
For more information about Dentsply Sirona, please go to note Dentsply Sirona operates a direct sourcing model so please no agency introductions.

**Requistion ID** : 80798
Dentsply Sirona is the world's largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona's products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Dentsply Sirona's global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The company's shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.
**Bringing out the best in people**
As advanced as dentistry is today, we are dedicated to making it even better. Our people have a passion for innovation and are committed to applying it to improve dental care. We live and breathe high performance, working as one global team, bringing out the best in each other for the benefit of dental patients, and the professionals who serve them. If you want to grow and develop as a part of a team that is shaping an industry, then we're looking for the best to join us.
Working at Dentsply Sirona you are able to:
**Develop faster** - with our commitment to the best professional development.
**Perform better** - as part of a high-performance, empowering culture.
**Shape an industry** - with a market leader that continues to drive innovation.
**Make a difference** -by helping improve oral health worldwide.
**1.** **Position Overview**
This role is part of a regional sales team. Other sales roles in the team could include SureSmile Specialist, Equipment Specialist and Implantology Specialist. This role promotes and sells Dentsply Sirona consumable products within a specific, geographical territory, increasing market share and penetration, whilst maintaining favourable client relations.
**2.** **Primary Objectives**
Through sales activity, and product and client knowledge, deliver/exceed sales and growth targets for assigned territory in accordance with the regional sales plan and national product strategies.
**3.** **Specific Accountabilities**
Planning
+ Develop, manage and implement the annual Territory Sales plan, to ensure achievement of agreed sales targets and broader total business objectives.
+ Undertake ongoing strategic market analysis to ensure responsiveness to changes, market trends and competitor activities.
+ Support the Sales Manager in the development of long-term Strategic Plans.
Sales Plan Implementation
+ Build relationships with both external and internal clients to capitalise on all business and opportunities.
+ Identify key decision makers and opinion leaders and work with your colleagues to ensure development of strong business relationships.
+ Understand and communicate the needs and expectations of the client to internal stake holders to ensure that we meet and exceed client expectations.
+ Act as the direct client contact to address and resolve client concerns in conjunction with relevant company associates.
+ Work with the Sales Manager to develop and execute a regional Clinical Education plan - maximising use of self, external KOL's or company technical demonstrators.
Reporting & Analysis
+ Measure success of sales strategies and activities conducted within the territory and modify where necessary to optimise mutual client and company outcomes.
+ Record all sales activities within relevant CRM software on a daily basis
+ Undertake monthly analysis of sales and implement action to ensure achievement within agreed parameters.
+ Ensure sales analysis and segment performance is reviewed on a monthly basis for provision of portfolio monthly report.
+ Establishes systems and processed to enable efficient handling of functional work load and activities.
Knowledge
+ Ensure ongoing currency of functional and technical knowledge via self-directed learning and proactive involvement in training and personal research
+ Ensure ongoing currency of systems and procedures via self-directed learning and proactive involvement in training as required
Teamwork
+ Work as part of a team, providing back up and support and sharing responsibility for completion of tasks as required.
+ Work closely with the Sales Manager and other team members to identify and leverage opportunities to expand Dentsply Sirona business and drive related objectives.
Health and Safety
+ Adhere to all health and safety procedures and policies to ensure a safe working environment
+ Proactively identify and report safety and health risks to ensure continuous improvement of occupational health and safety practices
+ Wear all personal protective equipment as required
+ Maintain awareness and understanding of internal safety procedures and adhere to these at all times
+ Proactively report and manage safety issues
**4.** **Position Dimensions**
Number of positions reporting to this position is varied dependent on size and complexity of the region
+ Number of direct reports; Nil
+ Number of matrix reports; Nil
**5.** **Decision Making Authority**
+ Reviewing policies and procedures and making recommendations as required
+ Approval as per Finance authority matrix
**6.** **Relationships**
+ Product Managers
+ Customer Support Administrators
+ Sales Administrator
+ Clients
**7.** **Experience and Qualifications**
+ Relevant degree or certificate preferred
+ Formal sales training (desirable)
+ Demonstrated experience in a similar role
+ Knowledge of the dental / healthcare markets (desirable)
**8.** **Skills**
+ Solid understanding of the Sales Process
+ High levels of personal drive and motivation
+ Maturity of judgement and discretion
+ Capacity to operate independently
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrable ability to work within a changing environment
+ Ability to priorities conflicting workloads and multitask
+ Leads by example and acts as a role model to the broader team, consistently demonstrating Company Values and standards and striving for continuous personal and professional development
+ Intermediate to Advance level computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite, Excel, Word, Powerpoint
Dentsply Sirona is an EEO employer committed to fairness, diversity and respect. As such, Dentsply Sirona will respond to requests for Reasonable Adjustments from applicants with disabilities.
We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from indigenous and culturally diverse backgrounds. All successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and New Zealand.
We look forward to receiving your application.
For more information about Dentsply Sirona, please go to note Dentsply Sirona operates a direct sourcing model so please no agency introductions.