Lead Dentist: Build & Lead a Modern Clinic (4-5 days)

National Dental Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Flexible schedule

Modern clinic

Career development

Established patient base

Supportive team

Job summary

National Dental Care Chadstone is relocating to a purpose-built clinic in Chadstone Shopping Centre in August 2025. We are seeking a lead dentist to step into this full-time role (4–5 days/week), leading a close-knit team and building on the practice’s strong existing patient base.

This is an ideal opportunity for a skilled clinician looking to combine hands-on dentistry with leadership in a well-supported, high-traffic location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ post-graduate experience.
• Current AHPRA registration and professional indemnity insurance.
• Strong leadership experience or development interest.
• Collaborative mindset and patient-centric care.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily clinical operations and mentor the team.
• Provide a full range of general dental care: diagnostics, preventive, restorative and cosmetic.
• Refine clinical protocols for quality and consistency.
• Support a positive, patient-focused culture and assist with local marketing.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on dentistry

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

AHPRA registration

Tools

OPG

iTero

Intraoral cameras

Job description

National Dental Care Chadstone is relocating to a purpose-built clinic in Chadstone Shopping Centre in August 2025. We are seeking a lead dentist to step into this full-time role (4–5 days/week), leading a close-knit team and building on the practice’s strong existing patient base.

This is an ideal opportunity for a skilled clinician looking to combine hands-on dentistry with leadership in a well-supported, high-traffic location.