1X Senior Dental reception/2IC/Lead + 1X Dental Assistant/Nurse/Coordinator

West Perth Dental Centre Ltd.; Perth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Mentoring

Modern clinical environment

No late nights

Job summary

West Perth Dental Centre Ltd. is hiring an experienced Senior Dental Assistant / Nurse Lead to join our team across West Perth and affiliated clinics.

You’ll lead chairside assisting across restorative, preventive, surgical, and crown/bridge procedures while supporting junior colleagues and maintaining high clinical standards. You’ll oversee surgery readiness, infection control, instrument flow, and day-end resets, and you’ll coordinate stock and liaise with clinicians to improve efficiency and

Qualifications

• Experienced dental assistant with at least 3 years in a busy practice.
• Ability to lead a small team, maintain clinical standards and workflows.
• Comfortable running a smooth surgery while supporting junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead chairside assisting across restorative, preventive, surgical, and crown/bridge procedures.
• Support and guide other Dental Assistants with daily workflow and setups.
• Oversee surgery readiness, pack preparation, instrument flow, and day-end resets.
• Develop and reinforce infection control protocols and sterilisation processes.
• Assist with Primescan scanning and X-ray duties where certified.
• Coordinate stock levels and materials, ensuring team has what’s needed.
• Collaborate with clinicians and management to improve efficiency and patient flow.
• Provide front office support as needed and help create a welcoming environment.

Skills

Leadership

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Clinical support

Stock management

Team coordination

Dental photography

Education

Dental assisting qualification

Tools

D4W software

Primescan

CEREC

Job description

Great at what you do? We’d love to meet you.

Our practice and sister clinics are growing, and we have two opportunities for experienced dental professionals who enjoy looking after patients and bringing out the best in their team:

We’re flexible with the starting date. Whether you’re ready to join us straight away or need a little time, we’re happy to wait for the right person.

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You’ll find the details for each role below.

We’re looking for an experienced, caring Senior Dental Assistant / Nurse Lead to join our team across West Perth Dental Centre and our affiliated clinics.

If you take pride in running a smooth surgery, enjoy supporting your colleagues, and help patients feel comfortable and cared for, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a full-time or part-time opportunity, working 3–4.5 days per week, with the potential for more.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working With Us

No late nights: Enjoy a work schedule that leaves room for life outside the practice.

A leadership role where you can make a difference: Help shape clinical standards, daily workflow, and team performance.

A supportive, well-trained team: Work with people who help each other and share their knowledge.

A modern clinical environment: Well-equipped surgeries and digital systems to support your work.

Room to grow: Ongoing training, mentoring, and opportunities to develop your career.

Your Role Will Include

Leading chairside assisting across a wide range of procedures, including restorative, preventive, surgical, and crown and bridge treatments.

Supporting and guiding other Dental Assistants with daily workflow, surgery setups, and clinical standards.

Overseeing surgery readiness, including setups, pack preparation, instrument flow, and end-of-day resets, so every day runs smoothly.

Developing, maintaining, and reinforcing infection control protocols, sterilisation processes, and clinical compliance.

Assisting with Primescan scanning, taking X-rays where appropriately certified, and clinical photography as required.

Coordinating stock levels and ordering materials so the team has what it needs.

Working closely with clinicians and practice management to improve efficiency, communication, and patient flow.

Lending a hand to the front office when needed—we work together as one team.

Building rapport with patients and helping create a calm, welcoming environment where they feel at ease.

We’d Love to Meet Someone Who Is

Confident, caring, and professional, with a calm, practical approach to leadership.

A team player who brings positive energy and enjoys helping others do well.

Organised, tidy, and reliable, with pride in maintaining high standards.

Experienced in dental assisting, preferably with at least three years’ experience, and comfortable running a smooth surgery while supporting junior colleagues.

Confident giving direction, training others, and helping the team follow consistent procedures and systems.

Familiar with D4W, or comfortable learning new systems.

It Would Be a Bonus If You Have

A Dental Assisting qualification and confidence with imaging workflows.

Familiarity with QIP accreditation.

Experience with CEREC and digital dentistry, including Primesc…(truncated for brevity)