Senior Dental Assistant/Clinical Coordinator | Part-Time | …, Melbourne

Melbourne Biomimetic Dental Centre is a boutique, wellness-focused dental practice located on Collins Street in Melbourne CBD. Established for over 20 years, the practice has built a strong reputation for ethical, minimally invasive dentistry and exceptional long-term patient care. We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Dental Assistant / Clinical Coordinator to join our team on a part-time basis, working 4 days per week. This role combines advanced chairside assisting with clinical coordination to support the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced dental assistant seeking greater ownership, structure, and involvement in the operational side of a premium boutique practice. You'll play an integral role in shaping the patient and team experience within a calm, highly organised clinical setting. We are looking for someone who values high standards, consistency, organisation, and team culture, and who takes pride in ensuring the clinical environment runs seamlessly each day. Key Responsibilities

- Oversee daily clinical workflow and ensure surgeries are fully prepared and operational
- Provide chairside assistance across restorative, cosmetic, and biomimetic procedures
- Support patient comfort, communication, and treatment flow
- Maintain high sterilisation and infection control standards
- Coordinate clinical stock, materials, and inventory management
- Support onboarding, training, and day-to-day guidance of dental assistants
- Assist with implementation and refinement of clinical systems and workflows
- Identify and resolve operational issues proactively to support efficient patient care

About You

- Minimum 5+ years dental assisting experience
- Strong understanding of clinical workflows and infection control
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Strong communication and leadership capability
- Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
- High attention to detail and commitment to excellence
- Experience in cosmetic, restorative, comprehensive, or biomimetic dentistry (highly regarded)
- Experience with digital x-rays, scanning, and clinical photography (desirable)
- Previous leadership or coordination experience (preferred)

We offer the chance to join a respected and growing boutique practice with a loyal patient base, advanced dentistry, genuine career growth, and a collaborative team culture. If this sounds like the right fit, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please note this ad has been placed on behalf of the practice and all applications will be sent directly to the practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rutrm