Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant –🦷✨

| Full-Time | 4days

At Next Smile Melbourne, we are looking for a skilled Dental Assistant who loves patient care, working in a surgical and implant clinic with some general dental/high end cosmetic care.

You’ll be working alongside an experienced team of dentists and OHTs, getting hands-on exposure to lots of implants, prosthetics, and advanced procedures — not just the same day on repeat.

We have DA for our OHT's, dedicated steri DA, treatment coordinators

📍 Based in our modern Hawthorn practice
🕗 Typical hours: 7:45am–5:45pm (4day week available)

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What Your Days Will Look Like

• Chairside assisting, high-end clinical environment
• Supporting Implant & All-on-4 surgeries, including surgical and GA cases
• Preparing treatment rooms and theatres for a wide range of procedures
• Instrument sterilisation and infection control (we do things properly and mostly have a dedicated sterilisation coordiator rostered on each day)
• Keeping surgeries stocked, organised, and flowing smoothly
• Working closely with surgeons, labs, and treatment coordinators to deliver seamless patient care

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You’ll Thrive Here If You Have…

• Cert III or IV in Dental Assisting (or equivalent, preferred not essential)
• At least 2 years’ experience in an Australian dental practice
• Experience with implant surgery, All-on-4 surgery/restorative highly regarded
• A calm, confident communication style and great chairside manner
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to be on your feet (you will get your daily steps in)
• A positive, team-first attitude and genuine care for patients

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Why You’ll Love Working at Next Smile

• A fun, inclusive, genuinely supportive team (no egos here)
• Competitive pay based on experience/qualifications
• Ongoing learning and professional development
• Real exposure to advanced dentistry
• Free onsite parking, just off the Monash Freeway and close to Public Transport 🚗

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About Us

Next Smile Melbourne is a leading dental practice in Hawthorn, VIC, known for delivering high-quality, personalised care. Our team culture is warm, professional, and collaborative — and we’re big on creating a great experience for both patients and staff.

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Sound Like Your Kind of Place?

We’re open to part-time (min 3days per week) or full-time applications, with flexible days to suit your life.

👉 Apply today and include a short cover letter outlining your availability.
We can’t wait to meet you 🦷✨