Assistant Practice Manager

Pacific Smiles Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Penalty rates

Fitness perks

4 weeks leave

Job summary

Pacific Smiles Dental Melbourne is offering a full-time Assistant Practice Manager role at a 7-chair CBD practice delivering general dentistry, implants, Invisalign and sleep dentistry. You will support the Practice Manager while remaining hands-on chairside, in reception and sterilisation, with development to progress to Practice Manager.

Join a supportive, dynamic team with on-the-job coaching, career progression, and four weeks annual leave.

Qualifications

• Dental or medical background required
• Strong leadership and management experience
• Reception and patient care experience

Responsibilities

• Stock Control: Assist with ordering within budget
• Reporting: Support financial tasks and daily reconciliations
• Rostering: Support staff scheduling
• Team Leadership: Train, guide and motivate the DA team
• Patient Experience: Deliver warm, professional patient care
• Clinical Compliance: Maintain adherence to regulations and practice policies

Skills

Leadership

Dental/Medical background

Reception skills

Team motivation

Communication

Education

Cert III/IV in Dental Assisting

Job description

Assistant Practice Manager - Pacific Smiles Dental Melbourne

Full-time | 7-chair centre, general dentistry, implants, Invisalign and sleep dentistry
Step into leadership | Supportive, dynamic team | Grow your career towards Practice Manager

Here's your chance to step into an Assistant Practice Manager position at our Pacific Smiles Dental Melbourne centre. In this permanent role, you'll support the Practice Manager while remaining hands-on chairside, in reception and in sterilisation, with the support and training to build your career.

• Full-time position
• In the heart of the CBD on the corner of Bourke and Elizabeth Streets, a short walk from Flinders Street Station with tram stops close by, and on-street parking and public car parks nearby (including early bird rates)
• Be trained and developed for career progression into a Practice Manager role
• Support the Practice Manager and lead dental assistants
• Contribute to daily operations and patient experience

Assistant Practice Manager - Pacific Smiles Dental Melbourne

Full-time | 7-chair centre, general dentistry, implants, Invisalign and sleep dentistry
Step into leadership | Supportive, dynamic team | Grow your career towards Practice Manager

Our Opportunity

Here's your chance to step into an Assistant Practice Manager position at our Pacific Smiles Dental Melbourne centre. In this permanent role, you'll support the Practice Manager while remaining hands-on chairside, in reception and in sterilisation, with the support and training to build your career.

• Full-time position
• 7-chair practice delivering general dentistry, dental implants, Invisalign and sleep dentistry
• In the heart of the CBD on the corner of Bourke and Elizabeth Streets, a short walk from Flinders Street Station with tram stops close by, and on-street parking and public car parks nearby (including early bird rates)
• Be trained and developed for career progression into a Practice Manager role
• Support the Practice Manager and lead dental assistantsContribute to daily operations and patient experience

Duties & Responsibilities

Support the Practice Manager and team to ensure smooth, efficient operations, including:

• Stock Control: Assist with ordering within budget
• Reporting: Support financial tasks and daily reconciliations
• Rostering: Support staff scheduling
• Team Leadership: Train, guide and motivate the DA team
• Patient Experience: Deliver warm, professional patient care
• Clinical Compliance: Maintain adherence to regulations and practice policies

What We Offer

• Above award wages + penalty rates + corporate fitness perks
• Learning & development opportunities to support your growth towards Practice Manager
• On-the-job coaching + recognition programs
• Job security within a strong, stable organisation
• Four weeks annual leave + work/life balance perks
• A rewarding role where your leadership and initiative shine

Skills & Attributes

You're an energetic, people-focused leader who will bring:

• Strong leadership and management experience
• A dental or medical background is required
• Strong reception and patient care skills ideal
• Cert III or IV in Dental Assisting (or equivalent experience) preferred
• Confidence motivating and supporting a team
• Willingness to jump in wherever needed
• Reliability, excellent communication, and high standards

Applications Close 26th November 2026