Associate Dentist – Join a stable, supportive and well-structured team

Dana Street Dental Ballarat; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Street Dental Ballarat is seeking an Associate Dentist to join a stable, supportive and well‑structured team for a full‑time position starting 2027 (with possible start in Dec 2026). All experience levels are welcome as we provide mentoring and ongoing clinical support in a modern practice.

You will work in a full scope general dentistry setting, with orthodontics, implants, cosmetics and complex cases offered in a busy Ballarat clinic, backed by systems that help you grow professionally

Responsibilities

• General dentistry across a full scope
• Orthodontics including interceptive, clear aligners and fixed braces
• Dental implants (surgical and restorative)
• Cosmetic dentistry and smile makeovers
• Third molar surgery
• Structured mentoring and ongoing clinical support

Job description

Associate Dentist – Join a stable, supportive and well-structured team

Start 2027 | Full-time | All experience levels welcome

At Dana Street Dental, we believe that good dentistry is about more than clinical skills. It is about doing things properly, building trust with patients, working well with your team and continually striving to improve.

A steady, close-knit team

We are acohesive and engaged team of 12 clinicians and more than 20 support staff.

We celebrate wins, support each other through the day-to-day, communicate openly, and take the time to get things right rather than rushing.

Our team culture matters to us. We have deliberately built an environment where all our staff support one another, share knowledge and genuinely enjoy working together. We value relationships and strive for meaningful connections—not only with our patients, but with each other.

A practice where you can truly grow

No matter where you are in your career—new graduate or experienced clinician—we meet you there.

We have a proven track record of providing ongoing clinical support and structured mentoring. Our experienced clinicians are approachable and willing to discuss cases, treatment planning and clinical challenges with you.

Our aim is to provide a pathway and environment that supports bothpersonal and professional growth.

This is a place where yourconfidence grows, yourskills expand, and yourcareer evolves.

A full scope of dentistry, done properly

You will be working within one of Ballarat’s most established and trusted dental practices in a modern, progressive setting equipped with the technology you would expect in 2026.

We offer a full range of general dentistry as well as more advanced procedures such as:

• Orthodontics including interceptive, clear aligners and fixed braces
• Dental implants both surgical and restorative
• Cosmetic dentistry and smile make overs
• Third molar surgery

Systems you can rely on

We have an established patient base, a well-managed and busy appointment book, and a consistent flow and exposure to quality new patient leads.

Our strong systems and processes also mean we are well positioned to continue to grow and thrive, even in today's economic climate and cost-of-living pressures.

And then there's Ballarat...

Located just over an hour from Melbourne, Ballarat offers the opportunity to genuinely enjoy a balanced lifestyle, less commuting and a wonderful community feel.

There are also excellent schools, fantastic cafes and restaurants, as well as great sporting and natural amenities.

It really is the kind of place where you career can thrive- without sacrificing your life outside of work.

Who we're looking for?

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds themselves to a high, consistent standard of clinical care
• Takes a methodical, detail-focused approach to their work
• Is genuinely committed to ongoing learning and professional development
• Communicates warmly and works collaboratively as part of an established team
• Values reliability, honesty, and doing things properly over cutting corners

The details

• Full-time position
• Start: 2027, although there may be an opportunity to begin in December 2026
• Short term accommodation available to help support relocation
• All experience levels welcome
• Excellent earning potential