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🦷 Join Our Supportive Specialist Dental Team - Canberra, ACT

Dental Assistant | Endodontics | Career-Defining Opportunity

Drake Medox is currently seeking Dental Assistants to join a trusted, community-focused specialist endodontic practice located in Canberra, ACT. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into specialised dentistry, build advanced clinical skills, and progress your career in a modern, patient-centred environment.

Whether you're an experienced Dental Assistant or eager to grow into a specialised field, this role offers hands-on learning, strong mentorship, and genuine career development.


🌟 What's on Offer

  • Excellent hourly rates

  • Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

  • A positive, supportive specialist team where your work is truly valued

  • Exposure to endodontic procedures and advanced techniques

  • A well-established clinic with a strong referral network

  • Outstanding opportunity to learn, specialise, and progress your career

  • Ongoing support from the Drake Medox healthcare team


🏥 About the Practice

Our client is a specialist endodontic clinic, focused on delivering high-quality, gentle care for complex dental cases. The practice works closely with referring dentists and provides advanced treatments including:

  • Root canal therapy and complex endodontic procedures

  • Emergency endodontic care

  • Use of advanced imaging and modern endodontic technology

  • Minimally invasive techniques focused on patient comfort

The clinic combines cutting-edge equipment with a calm, professional environment, placing strong emphasis on clinical excellence, precision, and patient experience.

Led by an experienced Specialist Endodontist, the team is passionate about education, mentorship, and developing skilled dental professionals who want to grow within specialised dentistry.


🪥 Your Key Responsibilities

  • Chairside assistance during specialist endodontic procedures

  • Supporting patient comfort before, during, and after treatment

  • Maintaining infection control and sterilisation protocols

  • Preparing and restocking treatment rooms and specialist instruments

  • Managing dental materials and stock

  • Assisting with reception and administrative duties, including:

    • Greeting patients

    • Appointment scheduling

    • Managing patient enquiries and referrals


👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ About You

  • Minimum 6 months' experience in a dental setting preferred

  • Cert III or IV in Dental Assisting (or equivalent) highly regarded

  • Keen interest in specialised dentistry and professional development

  • Positive, professional attitude with excellent communication skills

  • Ability to work well in a close-knit, high-performing team

  • Flexible availability across weekdays (and occasional weekends if required)

  • Current Police Check

  • Working With Children Check

  • Full Australian working rights


This is a fantastic opportunity to break into specialist dentistry, gain valuable endodontic experience, and build a long-term career in a highly respected field.
If you're motivated, curious, and ready to learn - we'd love to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.

Right to Work

The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.

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