Dental Assistants Professional Association - Stanmore NSW
Are you a Dental Assisting professional looking for a change of pace?
Thinking about moving away from chairside dental assisting, but still want to stay connected to the profession?
Combine your strong professional values with regular hours in a great team environment.
DAPA is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant/receptionist or practice manager to join our team in a part time administrative and training support role based in Stanmore.
You will need significant administrative experience, strong organisational skills, and confidence working with students, records, and training systems.
Experience as a trainer would be a major advantage.
This is a great opportunity to use your dental knowledge in a new direction while continuing to support the Dental Assistant profession.
The Dental Assistants Professional Association (DAPA) is seeking a vibrant, detail-oriented team member to join us in Stanmore.
This is a rare opportunity to transition your dental assisting experience into a rewarding administrative and student-support role within DAPA's Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and membership association.
About the Role
In this role, you won't "just" be doing admin - you'll be the backbone of our student support system and a champion for the dental assisting profession.
Key responsibilities include:
Student administration & records: Maintain accurate student records, enrolments and completions with exceptional attention to detail
Student support: Respond to phone and email enquiries, support learners through their training journey with empathy and professionalism
Educator coordination: Assist with scheduling and coordination of our educator team so delivery runs smoothly




Class preparation: Set up materials/equipment for sessions and support trainers with administrative requirements
Projects & initiatives: Support multiple DAPA projects that strengthen the profession nationally
Board support: Assist the CEO and RTO Manager by preparing documents and data for DAPA Board meetings
Membership support: Assist with membership enquiries and help maintain an accurate member register
Events & outreach: Represent DAPA at career expos and industry events as a positive brand ambassador
Values in action: Promote and uphold the objectives and values of DAPA in every interaction
About You
You're organised, proactive, and people-focused - with the confidence to manage detail-heavy work while supporting students and members with warmth and clarity.
Essential:
Solid background in Dental Assisting
High level of written and spoken English (clear, accurate, qualified)
Strong empathy, patience and phone customer service skills
Reliable and consistent - seeking a stable part-time role
Able to work from our Stanmore office (living within an easy commuting distance)
Highly regarded:
Experience in training/education administration (RTO/VET environment)
Experience using Ready Student / Job Ready (SMS)
Certificate III in Dental Assisting and/or training & assessment exposure/experience
Why Join DAPA?
Stay connected to the dental community - without the physical demands of chairside work
Work with a supportive, purpose-driven team that values your clinical insight
Contribute to meaningful projects that strengthen dental assisting across Australia
Enjoy variety - student support, events, and professional association work
Applications close: Thursday, 14 August ****
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📌 Student Support & Administration Officer (Dental Assisting) (New South Wales)
🏢 Dental Assistants Professional Association
📍 New South Wales