Opening hours:
Monday to Wednesday 7:30am-5:30pm | Thursday 9:30am-7:30pm | Friday CLOSED
Are you an experienced
Dental Assistant
looking for a long‐term role in a quality focused practice where patient care genuinely comes first?
DR Dental is an established South Yarra practice providing
general, cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry
. We are looking for two experienced Dental Assistants to join our friendly and supportive clinical team.
If you take pride in your work, enjoy building relationships with patients and want to work in a professional practice that values quality rather than high‐volume dentistry, we'd love to hear from you.
Dental Assistant
DR Dental South Yarra
TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Full time: Mon-Thu | Part-Time: Tue-Thu
Opening hours:
Monday to Wednesday 7:30am-5:30pm | Thursday 9:30am-7:30pm | Friday CLOSED
Are you an experienced
Dental Assistant
looking for a long‐term role in a quality focused practice where patient care genuinely comes first?
DR Dental is an established South Yarra practice providing
general, cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry
. We are looking for two experienced Dental Assistants to join our friendly and supportive clinical team.
If you take pride in your work, enjoy building relationships with patients and want to work in a professional practice that values quality rather than high‐volume dentistry, we'd love to hear from you.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
Full-time position with a
3-day weekend every week
Part‐time position with a
4-day weekend every week
Competitive hourly rate, based on experience
Friendly, supportive, and experienced team
Conveniently located in the heart of South Yarra
Exposure to cosmetic, reconstructive, and general dentistry
Work with digital dental technology and evidence‐based techniques
Ongoing training and opportunities to broaden your skills across other areas of the practice, including reception and laboratory procedures, where interested




Stable long‐term position with opportunities to grow within the practice
The Role
This is a chair side dental assisting role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a quality‐focused clinical environment and providing outstanding support to both patients and clinicians.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing chair side assistance during a range of dental procedures
Preparing treatment rooms before each appointment
Maintaining exceptional infection control standards
Sterilising instruments in accordance with current guidelines
Maintaining accurate patient records and clinical documentation using Dental4Windows
Supporting patients throughout every stage of their treatment journey
Assisting with digital photography and other clinical procedures as required
Ensuring surgeries are well stocked and prepared for each day
Working collaboratively with our clinical team to ensure the practice runs smoothly
About You
We're looking for someone who is friendly, professional, and genuinely enjoys caring for patients.
Ideally, you'll have:
Minimum
3 years' experience
as a Dental Assistant
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Outstanding organisational and time management abilities
Strong attention to detail
The ability to multitask while remaining calm in a busy environment
A positive, proactive attitude, and willingness to support the team wherever needed
Experience with
Dental4Windows (D4W)
is highly regarded
Certificate III in Dental Assisting is preferred, but not essential for the right candidate




You'll Thrive in This Role If You...
Love building genuine relationships with patients
Enjoy dental assisting and providing exceptional clinical support
Take pride in delivering outstanding patient care
Are reliable, punctual, and well presented
Have high standards of infection control
Are proactive and enjoy taking initiative
Enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive team
Want to work in a quality‐focused practice rather than a high‐volume clinic
Value continuous learning and professional development
About DR Dental
DR Dental is a well‐established dental practice in South Yarra providing high‐quality general, cosmetic, and reconstructive dentistry in a caring and qualified environment.
Our practice is supported by a dedicated hygiene team and has a strong focus on periodontal health, prevention, and long‐term oral health. Working collaboratively, our dentists and hygienists help patients achieve lasting outcomes through comprehensive diagnosis, patient education, and personalised treatment planning.
Our philosophy is simple: to deliver exceptional dentistry with empathy, honesty, and attention to detail. Using digital dental technology and evidence‐based techniques, we focus on comprehensive diagnosis, thoughtful treatment planning, and long‐term oral health outcomes.
We value teamwork, respect, and clear communication, and believe that a positive workplace allows us to provide the best possible care for our patients. We're committed to supporting one another, continually improving, and creating a welcoming experience for every patient who walks through our doors.
Essential Requirements
Minimum
3 years' dental assisting experience
Availability to work
minimum 3 days per week
(Tue, Wed, & Thu)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional presentation
Strong computer skills
Full Australian working rights
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📌 Dental Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 DR Dental South Yarra
📍 Melbourne