Dental Nurse/Dental Assistant

Virtuosum Orthodontics; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No evenings and weekends

Above award wages

Hands-on training in digital scanning

Supportive team environment

Career development

Job summary

Virtuosum Orthodontics in Hawthorn and Ringwood is hiring a full-time Dental Nurse / Orthodontic Assistant to grow with a specialist practice. You’ll provide chair-side assistance, deliver excellent patient care, and help maintain records while training in digital scanning, intraoral photography, and 3D printing.

Two clinics, supportive team, and clear career development. No evenings or weekends; above award wages from day one; join a warm, professional environment dedicated to outstanding

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting.
• Experience in dental assisting; orthodontic experience is a strong advantage.
• Willing to work across Hawthorn and Ringwood locations.
• Strong computer skills and attention to detail.
• Positive, proactive attitude and enthusiasm for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Chair-side assistance to Orthodontist and Dental Therapists.
• Deliver outstanding patient care at every appointment.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
• Coordinate laboratory work, including 3D printing.
• Support reception as needed.

Skills

Dental assisting

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Computer skills

Education

Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting

Job description

The role you’ve been waiting for

If you are a dental nurse or orthodontic assistant who wants great pay, genuine work–life balance, and a team that actually invests in you — this is it.

Virtuosum Orthodontics is a specialist orthodontic practice across two modern clinics in Hawthorn and Ringwood. We are looking for a full-time Dental Nurse / Orthodontic Assistant who’s ready to grow with us.

What’s in it for you

• No evenings and no weekends — ever
• Above award wages from day one
• Hands-on training in digital scanning, intraoral photography, and 3D printing
• A genuinely supportive, fun, and respectful team environment
• Real career development in a growing specialist orthodontic practice
• Work across two modern, well-equipped practices in Hawthorn and Ringwood
• Chair-side assistance to our Orthodontist and Dental Therapists
• Delivering outstanding patient care at every appointment
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date clinical records
• Coordinating laboratory work, including 3D printing
• Supporting reception as needed

Who we are looking for

• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting
• Experience in dental assisting — orthodontic experience is a strong advantage
• Comfortable working across both our Hawthorn and Ringwood locations
• Strong computer skills and good attention to detail
• A positive, proactive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for patient care

No orthodontic experience? Don’t let that hold you back. If you have the right attitude and a drive to learn, we’ will invest in properly training you.

We are a specialist orthodontic practice with clinics in Hawthorn and Ringwood, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes in a warm, professional environment. We pride ourselves on our team culture — collaborative, supportive, and always learning.

Ready to take your career further in orthodontics? We would love to hear from you.