Hygienist

National-Dental-Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

National Dental Care Mawson Lakes is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our seven-chair practice on Saturdays in South Australia. You will work with a multidisciplinary team including dentists, an Oral Health Therapist and a periodontist, delivering preventive care and hygienist services with modern technology.

The role emphasizes patient education, periodontal maintenance and collaborative care, in a welcoming environment designed for high patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Qualified dental hygienist with current AHPRA registration.
• Strong preventive care and periodontal maintenance skills.
• Effective communicator with patients and team.
• Patient-centred approach to oral health education and treatment.
• Able to work Saturdays in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive care to support patients' long-term oral health.
• Perform professional dental hygiene treatments within your scope of practice.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, prevention and effective home care practices.
• Support the management of periodontal conditions and ongoing maintenance.
• Work collaboratively with dentists, the Oral Health Therapist and periodontist to support coordinated patient care.
• Build positive patient relationships and contribute to a welcoming, patient-focused environment.

Skills

Dental hygiene skills

Periodontal maintenance

Communication

Team collaboration

Saturday availability

Education

Dental hygiene qualification

AHPRA registration

Job description

Dental Hygienist | Mawson Lakes, SA | Saturday Opportunity + Competitive Hourly Rate

Are you an experienced Dental Hygienist looking for a Saturday opportunity within a supportive, multidisciplinary dental team?

National Dental Care is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team at NDC Mawson Lakes in South Australia.

This is an opportunity to work Saturdays in a seven-chair practice alongside experienced dentists, an Oral Health Therapist and a periodontist. You'll have access to modern dental technology and the support of a collaborative clinical team, with a competitive hourly rate based on your experience and scope of practice.

What you'll be doing

• Provide preventive care to support patients' long-term oral health.
• Perform professional dental hygiene treatments within your scope of practice.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, prevention and effective home care practices.
• Support the management of periodontal conditions and ongoing maintenance.
• Work collaboratively with dentists, the Oral Health Therapist and periodontist to support coordinated patient care.
• Build positive patient relationships and contribute to a welcoming, patient-focused environment.

About you

• Holds a relevant qualification in dental hygiene and current AHPRA registration.
• Has strong clinical skills in preventive dental care and periodontal maintenance.
• Communicates effectively and enjoys building relationships with patients.
• Takes a patient-centred approach to oral health education and treatment.
• Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is available to work Saturdays.

About NDC Mawson Lakes

National Dental Care Mawson Lakes is a seven-chair practice located in Mawson Lakes, South Australia, with a multidisciplinary team including lead dentists, dentists, an Oral Health Therapist, a hygienist and a periodontist.

You'll work alongside a range of dental professionals, supporting collaborative care and a positive patient experience.

The practice is equipped with technology including:

• 3D scanner
• CEREC technology

Why clinicians choose NDC

At NDC, you'll have the independence to practise your way, supported by experienced teams and established business systems that allow you to focus on what matters most: your patients.

Depending on the practice and location, you may benefit from:

• Clinical autonomy and support from experienced colleagues.
• Modern, well-equipped practices.
• A collaborative clinical team and peer support.
• Centralised operational, marketing, IT and business support.
• Access to professional development through the NDC Academy.
• Opportunities to connect with clinicians across the national NDC network.

Benefits available across the NDC network

As part of NDC, you'll also have access to:

• NDC Training Academy – access to more than 75 professional development courses.
• Clinical Advisory Committee and peer support – opportunities to access clinical guidance and connect with fellow practitioners.
• Sonder – mental health, medical and safety support for providers and their immediate families.
• Flare – savings on groceries, fuel, technology, fashion, dining and more.
• Fitness Passport – discounted fitness programs for providers and eligible family members.
• Corporate health insurance discounts through Medibank Private and HBF.
• Reward and recognition initiatives across the NDC network.

We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies; however, we are not accepting agency referrals for this role.