General Dentistry | Flexible Days | Established Patient Base | Supportive, Mentoring-Focused Team

At Family First Dental – Engadine and Kareela Family Dental, we believe outstanding dentistry starts with great support.

About us

We're a family-focused, privately owned practice group in Sydney's Sutherland Shire, with clinics in Engadine and Kareela. We care for patients of all ages and offer a broad scope of dentistry in a modern, well-equipped environment.

Our approach is simple: ethical, patient-centred care, delivered by clinicians who are well supported and always learning. We've built established clinical systems and protocols so our dentists can focus on doing good dentistry, and a team culture where case discussions, second opinions and shared learning are part of the normal working week.

Our clinics are equipped with CBCT, OPG and lateral cephalometric imaging, intraoral scanners, 3D printers, rotary endodontics and DSLR clinical photography to support high-quality patient care.

The opportunity

We're looking for an Associate General Dentist to join our team and take on an established patient base.

This role would suit a dentist who is one to two years or more into their career, has built solid clinical foundations in general practice, and wants a practice where they can keep developing with real support around them.

You'll see a varied general dentistry caseload, including:

- Examinations, preventive care and treatment planning
- General and restorative dentistry
- Endodontics
- Extractions
- Crown and bridge and removable prosthetics
- Family dentistry, including children





As your skills and interests develop, you'll have exposure to the wider scope of treatment offered across the practice, with experienced clinicians on hand to guide you.

What you'll receive

- An established patient base and a varied general dentistry caseload
- Flexible working days, with three days per week to start and flexibility for the right candidate
- A collaborative team culture with access to experienced clinicians for case discussions and second opinions
- Mentoring and support to build your clinical confidence and broaden your skills
- Monthly clinician meetings focused on case discussions, shared learning and team connection
- Established clinical systems and protocols that support consistent, ethical, patient-centred care
- Modern equipment and digital workflows
- Long-term career progression, including potential clinical leadership, mentoring and future ownership opportunities

About you

We're looking for a general dentist with at least one to two years of clinical experience who:

- Is confident managing a varied general dentistry caseload
- Values ethical, patient-centred care
- Communicates clearly and confidently with patients
- Welcomes collaboration and feedback




- Is motivated to keep learning and progressing in their career
- Enjoys being part of a team that prioritises ongoing clinical development

Position details

- ⁠Location: Sutherland Shire, Sydney (Engadine and Kareela)
- Engagement: Associate Dentist under a Service and Facilities Agreement (SFA)
- Days: Three days per week to start, negotiable for the right candidate
- Remuneration: Commission-based, with a sliding scale of up to 41%, subject to the SFA
- Start date: Flexible, by agreement
- Experience: Minimum one to two years' clinical experience in general dentistry
- Work location: In person

How to apply

If you're a general dentist looking for an established caseload, a supportive team and room to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

In your cover letter, please tell us:

- A little about yourself and why you chose dentistry
- Your clinical experience to date
- The areas of dentistry you're most passionate about and where you'd like to develop further
- What you enjoy most about clinical practice and what you find challenging
- Your short- and long-term career goals
- Your available days and preferred start date

A clinical portfolio is welcome, and we'd appreciate you including your 16Personalities assessment results with your application.

We look forward to meeting a clinician who brings solid clinical foundations, a commitment to quality dentistry and a genuine interest in growing alongside our team.

Pay: $150,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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