Macquarie Street Periodontists is offering a part-time (3-4 days, ***** hours) opportunity for a Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join our modern, well-established specialist practice in Hobart.
Starting in August/September ****, this is a dental assistant role first and foremost, with some reception work —usually about one day a week—depending on the needs of the practice.
No prior dental, periodontal, or implant experience is required.
We'll teach you everything you need to know.
Our ideal team member is someone who lifts the energy of those around them - someone who is optimistic, engaged, and brings a "we've got this" attitude to each day.
We're a vibrant and growing team, and you'll enjoy a stable Monday–Thursday roster with no Fridays, evenings, or weekend work.
This is more than just a job - it's a superb career opportunity offering incentives, an excellent work culture, learning and growth, and an overall great place to work with strong ethics and values.
Your role includes:
Dental Assisting
Caring for patients in the clinical areas
Assisting procedures chair-side
Preparing trays and maintaining clinical spaces
Supporting smooth workflow between front office and clinical teams
Sterilisation and infection control
Front Office
Welcoming patients and providing warm, professional service
Managing phones, emails, appointments, and daily schedule flow
Processing payments and coordinating patient treatment
General reception and administrative duties
Contributing to a highly organised, patient-focused practice environment
Our practice is a great place to work and has a lot to offer you!
We support our referring Dentists and their patients by providing specialist Periodontal and Implant care including treatment of gum disease, gum cleaning, gum surgery, bone and gum grafting, extractions and dental implant placement.
There are many reasons to join our team:




Attractive employment conditions
Above-award wages with room to grow as your skills develop
Permanent part-time role with annual leave, public holidays, and rostered days off
3-4 days/week, Monday–Thursday, hours: 7:45am–5:30pm
Free onsite parking
Central Hobart location
Holiday closure over Christmas and New Year
Supportive team culture
Friendly, experienced team that looks after each other
Strong values, high standards, and a caring approach to patient care
Regular social events and staff meetings
Well-organised systems and explicit expectations
Training, learning, and professional growth
Full training in periodontics and implant dentistry
Supportive environment where we teach you the skills you need
Opportunities to expand responsibilities as you progress
A varied role that keeps work interesting
Strong ethics and values
Modern practice environment and equipment
Highest standards of infection control
Commitment to working with honesty and integrity
Caring for patients with empathy and sensitivity
Be our new superstar Dental Assistant/Receptionist!
We are willing to train the right person - no prior dental experience is necessary.
Who we're looking for:
Available 3-4 days, Monday - Thursday
Ready to start in August/September ****
Excellent written and spoken English
Warm, approachable, and confident with people
Works well within a team
Reliable, organised, and attentive to detail
Takes feedback well and understands feedback is part of learning and growth
Follows clear protocols
Keen to learn and committed to doing high-quality work
Professional presentation and a positive attitude
Physically capable of performing the inherent requirements of a busy clinical role in a dental practice
Comfortable spending extended periods standing, sitting, and bending throughout the day
Must possess valid work authorisation to work in Australia
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📌 Dental Assistant/Receptionist - Part Time (3-4 Days) (Hobart)
🏢 Macquarie Street Periodontists
📍 Hobart