Senior Dental Assistant & Receptionist

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?

About the role

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.

Key responsibilities
Work independently while supporting the whole team
Lead by example and mentor junior staff
Move between clinical assisting and front-desk duties
Build rapport with patients through warmth and professionalism
Maintain exceptional infection control and sterilisation standards
Bring calm, organised, solution-focused energy in a busy practice
Take ownership and demonstrate proactive problem-solving
Commit to ongoing training and improvement

About you
Confidence working independently




Initiative to lead by example and mentor junior staff
Ease moving between clinical assisting and front-desk duties
Warmth and professionalism that builds real rapport with patients
Exceptional infection control and sterilisation standards
Calm, organised, solution-focused approach in a busy practice
Proactive mindset — you take ownership
Genuine commitment to ongoing training and improvement
Exceptional communication skills
A respected private practice with a strong focus on quality
A supportive, professional team
Genuine leadership responsibility and mentoring prospects
Ongoing training and career development
The chance to build both clinical and admin skill sets
Flexible full time or part-time hours, above-award pay
A real pathway for career progression as the practice grows

About us

Diem Dental is a respected private practice with a strong focus on quality, care, and commitment.
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📌 Senior Dental Assistant & Receptionist Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 Diem Dental in East Melbourne
📍 Australia