Senior Dental Assistant - Private Practice

About the role

A leading private dental practice in Melbourne's CBD is seeking a highly organised and motivated Senior Dental Assistant. The role sits alongside an experienced clinician and a dedicated hygiene team in a modern, patient-focused environment focused on high-quality, minimally invasive dentistry. It is a full-time position on a 9-day fortnight.

Key responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance across a range of dental procedures and support clinicians with treatment preparation, instrument management and patient care
• Assist with digital imaging, radiography, photography and treatment documentation
• Coordinate treatment room readiness and daily workflow, monitor appointment flow and support multiple clinicians and hygienists
• Oversee sterilisation processes and instrument management, keep infection control standards and compliance requirements strict, and maintain accurate sterilisation records
• Manage clinical stock levels and ordering, liaising with suppliers so surgeries stay fully equipped
• Guide and support other clinical support staff, help onboard and train new team members and promote consistent clinical systems and protocols

Required profile

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a Dental Assistant
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or higher preferred)
• Strong understanding of clinical workflows and infection control protocols
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, high attention to detail, and strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Highly regarded: experience in restorative, cosmetic or minimally invasive dentistry; digital radiography, photography and scanning; previous leadership, mentoring or coordination experience; reception or administrative experience

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of $35-$40 excluding superannuation
• Full-time position with a 9-day fortnight
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression into a Clinical Coordinator or leadership role