Associate Dentist

Kalkallo Dental Care; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Training opportunities

Modern clinic

Digital workflows

Job summary

Kalkallo Dental Care in Melbourne is seeking an Associate Dentist to join a growing, modern practice with strong new-patient numbers and advanced technology.

The role starts at ~3 days per week, with scope to grow. Mondays are essential; other days flexible. You will work with a supportive team, receive mentoring and access to training to develop your clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration or eligible for registration in Australia.
• Strong communication and teamwork are essential.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback and grow professionally.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Mentoring ability

Clinical excellence

Tools

Intraoral scanning

Digital radiography

3D printing

AI radiograph analysis

Job description

Associate Dentist - Outstanding Growth and Mentoring Opportunity

Kalkallo Dental Care | Approximately 3 days per week

Kalkallo Dental Care is looking for an associate dentist to join our growing, modern practice.

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for the right person. We have exceptionally strong new-patient numbers each month, excellent technology, significant scope for growth and practice owners who are prepared to invest heavily in the development of a dentist who shares our values.

We are open to dentists at different stages of their careers. Experience is valuable, but attitude, communication and a genuine commitment to improvement are more important to us.

The opportunity

The position will initially be approximately three days per week, with genuine scope to establish your books and increase your days as the clinic and patient base continue to grow.

Availability on Mondays is essential for this position. We appreciate that everyone has commitments, so the other working days can be discussed and arranged around the needs of the right candidate.

Usual weekday hours are approximately 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. There may also be opportunities for later shifts, such as 12:00 pm to 7:30 pm, depending on mutual availability and clinic requirements.

Saturday work would generally be no more than every second Saturday, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.

There is no fixed preferred start date. Finding the right person is much more important to us than filling the position quickly.

What makes this position different?

We want our dentists to have the environment, equipment and support needed to become excellent clinicians.

The practice offers:

• Exceptionally strong new-patient numbers each month, providing genuine scope to establish and grow your books
• A modern, purpose-built clinical environment
• Intraoral scanning and fully digital workflows
• Same-day crown technology, allowing selected restorations to be designed, manufactured and fitted in a single day.
• In-house OPG and digital radiography
• AI-supported secondary analysis of dental radiographs
• In-house 3D printing
• A large and diverse clinical team with strengths across many areas of dentistry, providing access to guidance and support in almost any area you wish to develop
• Sister clinics with a wealth of combined clinical experience and opportunities for collaboration between clinicians
• Clinical autonomy, with experienced support available when wanted
• Regular mentoring and a substantial amount of in-house training
• Access to highly sought-after communication and clinical development programs
• Significant financial support towards selected external training
• Opportunities to broaden your clinical skills and develop more advanced treatment
• A supportive team that wants to grow together

For the right candidate, we are prepared to dedicate a considerable amount of time, mentoring and training support. We see this as more than simply filling days in a roster—we want to help the successful dentist build a rewarding long-term position within the clinic.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Communicates exceptionally well with patients
• Is committed to ongoing clinical and professional growth
• Is confident discussing findings and presenting treatment options
• Is reliable, accountable and well organised
• Works well within a team and contributes positively to clinic culture
• Is receptive to feedback and able to reflect honestly on their own performance
• Wants to continually improve rather than simply maintain their current level
• Takes pride in providing thoughtful, thorough patient care
• Values both clinical quality and the overall patient experience

You do not need to know everything from the beginning. However, you must be willing to learn, accept feedback, practise new skills and take responsibility for your development.

Remuneration and arrangement

The position will operate under a serviced facilities agreement.

The financial arrangement will be competitive and tailored to the successful candidate’s experience, capability, tenure and overall contribution to the practice.

Full details will be discussed openly during the interview process.

Essential requirements

• Current AHPRA registration
• Appropriate professional indemnity insurance
• The right to work in Australia
• Availability to work Mondays

Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a brief personality assessment as part of the interview process. This does not define a person; it is simply one tool we use to better understand how candidates prefer to communicate, work and learn.

If you are looking for a clinic where you can be supported, challenged and given meaningful opportunities to grow, we would be very pleased to hear from you.