Job Description
# Senior Dental Assistant & Receptionist
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Are you an experienced dental professional who moves confidently between chairside assisting and reception — someone who understands what exceptional patient care looks like, and who the team can genuinely rely on?
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About the role
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Diem Dental is looking for a senior, dual-skilled Dental Assistant & Receptionist to join the team. This role offers real responsibility, real leadership, and a genuine role in the growth of a high-performing private dental practice.
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Key responsibilities
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Work independently while supporting the whole team
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Lead by example and mentor junior staff
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Move between clinical assisting and front-desk duties
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Build rapport with patients through warmth and professionalism
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Maintain exceptional infection control and sterilisation standards
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Bring calm, organised, solution-focused energy in a busy practice
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Take ownership and demonstrate proactive problem-solving
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Commit to ongoing training and improvement
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About you
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Confidence working independently
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Initiative to lead by example and mentor junior staff
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Ease moving between clinical assisting and front-desk duties
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Warmth and professionalism that builds real rapport with patients
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Exceptional infection control and sterilisation standards
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Calm, organised, solution-focused approach in a busy practice
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Proactive mindset — you take ownership
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Genuine commitment to ongoing training and improvement
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Exceptional communication skills
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A respected private practice with a strong focus on quality
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A supportive, professional team
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Genuine leadership responsibility and mentoring opportunities
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Ongoing training and professional development
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The chance to build both clinical and admin skill sets
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Flexible full time or part-time hours, above-award pay
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A real pathway for career progression as the practice grows
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About us
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Diem Dental is a respected private practice with a strong focus on quality, care, and commitment.

📌 Senior Dental Assistant & Receptionist (Victoria)
🏢 Diem Dental in East Melbourne
📍 Victoria