Dental Assistant Practice Manager – Lead & Grow

Pacific Smiles Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Smiles Group is seeking an Assistant Practice Manager for our Melbourne centre. You’ll support the Practice Manager while staying hands-on in chairside, reception and sterilisation, with training to advance toward Practice Manager.

This full-time role operates in a 7-chair practice delivering general dentistry, implants, Invisalign and sleep dentistry, located in the CBD near Bourke and Elizabeth Streets. You’ll lead the DA team and contribute to daily operations and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a dental or medical setting.
• Strong receptionist and patient-care capabilities.
• Willingness to lead the DA team.
• Cert III or IV in Dental Assisting (or equivalent experience) preferred.

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

Reception & patient care

Team motivation

Communication

Education

Cert III/IV in Dental Assisting

Job description

Pacific Smiles Group is seeking an Assistant Practice Manager for our Melbourne centre. You’ll support the Practice Manager while staying hands-on in chairside, reception and sterilisation, with training to advance toward Practice Manager.

This full-time role operates in a 7-chair practice delivering general dentistry, implants, Invisalign and sleep dentistry, located in the CBD near Bourke and Elizabeth Streets. You’ll lead the DA team and contribute to daily operations and patient experience.