Dental Assistant (Full-Time) | Adawn Dental Studio

Adawn is growing. As one of Melbournes most patient-focused and values-led dental studios were proud to offer advanced care warm experiences and naturally beautiful outcomes.

With a 110-year legacy a thriving patient base a kind and committed team and a Principal Dentist recognised as one of Australias Top 100 Doctors now is the perfect time to bring your experience to Adawn and build a career filled with purpose mastery and meaning.

Our Purpose

At Adawn we believe dentistry is about more than teeth- its about people. We create thoughtful caring and trustworthy dental experiences that restore confidence and comfort not just smiles.

Were guided by our values in everything we do:

• Love for our patients our craft and each other
• Brilliance always striving for clinical and personal excellence
• Service in how we care support and show up
• Integrity doing whats right always

If youre someone who brings skill heart and a genuine desire to keep growing wed love to meet you.

Why Join Adawn

We believe the best work happens when people feel safe seen and supported. Thats the environment weve created and protected at Adawn.

• Purpose: Deliver meaningful care that truly changes peoples lives
• Mastery: Work alongside experienced clinicians and a kind committed team that takes its craft seriously
• Development: Continue growing through ongoing learning clinical exposure and hands-on variety across a broad range of procedures
• Environment: Work in a beautiful modern clinic equipped with advanced technology
• Balance: Enjoy a full-time 4-day week with one regular day off
• Growth: Build a career youre proud of not just for now but for the long term
• Culture: We foster a passionate supportive and friendly working environment with people who genuinely 2025 we won the Australasian Dental Practice of the Year Award.

About the Role

This is a dedicated dental assisting career role not a pathway or stepping-stone position. Were looking for people who see dental assisting as their profession and want to master it alongside us for the long term.

Youll be:

• Providing skilled chairside assistance across a broad range of general and cosmetic procedures
• Anticipating the needs of our dentists and clinical team to ensure seamless workflow
• Managing infection control sterilisation and clinical protocols to the highest standard
• Operating digital scanning intraoral photography and practice technology with confidence
• Setting up and turning over clinical rooms efficiently with precision and care
• Contributing to warm calm patient experiences from the moment theyre seated
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
• Taking ownership of stock management and proactively flagging supply needs

Youll thrive in this role if you bring:

• Either hands-on experience as a Dental Assistant or current enrolment in a Certificate III in Dental Assisting (already qualified is of course welcome) this is essential
• A genuine commitment to dental assisting as your chosen career not a route to another profession
• Confidence across a range of clinical procedures and chair setups
• A proactive solutions-focused mindset and you anticipate not just react
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high standard of infection control
• Warm professional communication with patients and colleagues alike
• Impeccable presentation and a genuine pride in doing things properly

Why people love working at Adawn

We were recently certified as a Great Place to our team survey:

• 92% said they felt welcomed from day one
• 92% believe the service we deliver is excellent
• 92% said their work makes a difference
• 82% feel genuinely supported in their role

Were also finalists in the 2024 and 2025 Australian Small Business Champion Awards and in 2025 we won seven awards including Practice Manager of the Year Brand of the Year and Australian Practice of the Year.

At Adawn your contribution will always be seen and valued. Youll be given the space support and clinical variety to keep growing in a team that genuinely invests in its people.

Ready to Join Us

Were interviewing now and would love to hear from you. Experience our culture first-hand through a working interview. To apply please send your cover letter and resume to Marianne Sourial at telling us why youd be perfect for this role.

A word on the cover letter: we read every single one. Its the first thing that tells us who you are and why Adawn. Applications submitted without a cover letter addressing this specific role will not be considered. We also ask that you include a short (12 minute) video introducing yourself. A phone video is perfect no fancy edits needed. You might like to share:

• What drew you to dental assisting as a career
• What youre most proud of in your work so far
• Why youd love to be part of the Adawn team

Please note:

• All candidates must have the right to work in Australia
• This is a career dental assisting role; applicants seeking temporary work while pursuing dental registration in Australia will not be considered
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a values-alignment task and working interview as part of the process
• The position requires a Police Check a Working with Children Check and role-specific immunisations
• Applications without a cover letter will not be considered

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