We’re looking for an experienced Dental Assistant with reception experience who is ready to take the next step into Practice Management . This is not a role where you’re expected to walk in knowing everything about management. It’s an opportunity to learn the business, develop your leadership skills and grow into a Practice Manager role with genuine support from experienced senior management.
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We’re looking for an experienced Dental Assistant with reception experience who is ready to take the next step into Practice Management . This is not a role where you’re expected to walk in knowing everything about management. It’s an opportunity to learn the business, develop your leadership skills and grow into a Practice Manager role with genuine support from experienced senior management.
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As a new practice, the role will initially be hands-on and at a smaller capacity while we establish the practice and build our patient base .
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This means your initial role will include a combination of:
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Clinical dental assisting
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n Administration and practice operations
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As the practice grows, your management responsibilities will grow with it .
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The goal is for the successful candidate to progressively transition from a hands‑on clinical/reception role into a dedicated Practice Manager position .
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You’ll have direct access to senior management , with ongoing mentoring, training and support as you develop your management skills.
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You’ll learn the parts of practice management that aren’t taught chairside — including:
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- Leadership & people management
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- Rostering & workforce planning
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- Practice KPIs & financial performance
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- HR & employee management
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- Patient experience
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- Compliance & accreditation
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- Stock & supplier management
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- Practice systems & processes
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- Business development & growth
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- Managing the day‑to‑day operation of a dental practice
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You won’t be left to figure it out on your own.
Where this role can take you Why make the move? n
If you’re already an experienced DA, you probably know dental assisting inside and out.
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This is your chance to build on that experience and develop the skills that can take you into leadership and practice management — without having to make the jump alone.
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We’re looking for someone who is:
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- An experienced Dental Assistant
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- Confident in reception and patient experience
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- Interested in leadership
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- Comfortable taking responsibility
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- Keen to learn the business side of dentistry
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- Looking for a long‑term career pathway
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- Ready to be supported, challenged and developed
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Previous Practice Manager experience is not required.
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What matters most is that you have the dental experience, maturity and ambition to grow into the role.
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Location: Toowoomba
Start: Early October
Initial hours: Monday to Friday
Remuneration: Competitive salary based on experience, with progression as the role develops.
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If you’ve been thinking, "I'm ready for the next step" — we'd love to hear from you.