Experienced Dental Assistant – Part-Time, 4-Day Week

TMJ Centre Melbourne | Melbourne CBD
Predominantly Monday to Thursday | Early Thursday finish

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a stable, long-term role where your contribution is genuinely valued?

TMJ Centre Melbourne is seeking a warm, organised and proactive Dental Assistant to join our small, supportive and patient-focused team.

This is more than a routine chairside assisting position. You will play an important role in keeping the clinical day running smoothly, supporting patients and helping with the wider organisation of the practice.

The position is four days per week, predominantly Monday to Thursday. You will enjoy an early finish every Thursday and a long weekend each week.

Why this role is different

Our practice primarily focuses on temporomandibular disorders, jaw and facial pain, oral appliances and sleep dentistry, alongside a small amount of routine general dental care.

You will have the chance to develop skills in a specialised area of dentistry, work closely with our clinicians and support patients who may have complex or long-standing symptoms.

This role would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, anticipating what needs to happen next and becoming an important part of a close-knit practice.

Your responsibilities

- Chairside dental assisting
- Clinical note-taking during appointments
- Preparing the surgery and anticipating the clinician’s needs
- Digital scanning, radiographs and clinical photography
- Sterilisation and infection control
- Efficient surgery preparation and turnaround
- Coordinating patient and appointment flow throughout the day




- Organising laboratory cases
- Stock management and ordering
- Supporting patients and helping them feel comfortable
- Contributing to the general organisation and smooth running of the practice

About you

You will be:

- An experienced Dental Assistant
- Warm, friendly and compassionate
- Organised, reliable and punctual
- Proactive and able to anticipate what needs to happen next
- Confident working independently within a small team
- Comfortable using computers and learning new systems
- Committed to providing a high standard of patient care
- Interested in a stable, long-term position

Excellent spoken and written English is essential, as the role involves detailed clinical note-taking, professional communication with patients and providing clear appointment instructions.

Experience with digital scanning, radiographs or clinical photography would be helpful, although training can be provided to the right person.

What we offer

- A permanent part-time, four-day working week
- Predominantly Monday-to-Thursday hours
- An early finish every Thursday
- A long weekend every week
- A calm, modern Melbourne CBD practice
- A friendly and supportive small team
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A role with genuine responsibility and variety
- A workplace where your initiative, organisation and contribution are recognised

Pay starts from $31 per hour plus superannuation, with the final rate based on experience and qualifications.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why this position appeals to you and what you are looking for in your next role.

Pay: $31.00 – $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Dental Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 TMJ Centre Melbourne
📍 Melbourne