Lead Dental Assistant

1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia at Full time
Rare Senior Opportunity – Lead Our Mobile Dental Team

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant ready to step into a leadership role? This is a unique chance to join a team dedicated to transforming children's access to dental care across Adelaide. As a leading mobile dental service, we bring high-quality dental clinics directly to schools, making dental visits convenient and anxiety-free.

We are seeking a highly capable and confident Senior Dental Assistant to join our team in a maternity leave cover position, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate. This role is suited to a mature professional with proven experience in dental assisting and people management, who is motivated by both excellence in care and leading a team.

What You'll Do

Deliver high-quality chair-side assistance to our clinicians.

Mentor and support Dental Assistants, guiding their growth and ensuring team cohesion.

Oversee daily operations, including morning team check-ins, rostering updates, and task allocation.

Manage stock, ordering, and equipment to maintain smooth clinic operations.

Ensure infection control and sterilisation standards are consistently upheld.

Assist with onboarding and training new Dental Assistants.

Act as a key link between the DA team and management, addressing challenges with professionalism.

Drive our mobile dental clinic to schools across Adelaide.

What You'll Bring

Extensive experience as a Dental Assistant, with a strong clinical and operational background.

Certificate III in Dental Assisting (Cert IV highly regarded).

Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to support and manage people in a dental environment.

Maturity, professionalism, and excellent organisational skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, supportive approach.

Confidence in stock management and practice software (Core Practice or Dental 4 Windows desirable).

Current driver's licence and flexibility to travel across Adelaide.

Why Join Us?

Maternity leave cover role with the potential for permanency for the right candidate.

Competitive salary with annual reviews, recognising senior responsibilities.

Early start (7:45 AM) and early finish (4:15 PM) for excellent work-life balance.

Regular school holiday leave, including a Christmas shut-down.

Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.

Supportive, close-knit team culture with regular events and a shared sense of purpose.

The chance to make a genuine impact on children's oral health while leading a motivated team.

If you are an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a rare opportunity to take on a senior role and lead with impact, we would love to hear from you.

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