Job Description

Practice Manager / Senior Dental Assistant – Ready for Your Next Career Move?

Upper Coomera | Full-Time | Some Saturdays Required

Are you an experienced Senior Dental Assistant ready to elevate your career?
Or an established Practice Manager looking for a fresh opportunity with an exciting and growing team?

We’re looking for a confident, organised and people-focused leader to join our thriving dental clinic in Upper Coomera. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a key operational role where you’ll help drive the daily success of the clinic while supporting a fun, supportive and high-performing team.

With an exciting new project underway, there’s never been a better time to come on board.

What You’ll Love About This Role

• Full-time position with long-term growth opportunities
• Supportive and energetic team culture
• Exciting new clinic initiatives and projects
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunity to step into leadership and make the role your own
• A fast-paced environment where no two days are the same

About the Role

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy dental environment and enjoys balancing leadership, patient experience, team coordination and operational excellence.

You’ll work closely with the Multi-Site Practice Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day clinic operations, strong patient flow, team support and operational efficiency across both the clinical and administrative functions of the practice.

You’ll be the go-to person within the clinic - helping keep the day running smoothly while fostering a positive and professional team environment.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Daily Operations & Patient Flow

• Coordinating daily clinic operations and workflow
• Managing appointment book efficiency and patient readiness
• Supporting providers to maintain on-time schedules
• Ensuring smooth communication between front desk and clinical teams
• Running daily team huddles and coordinating workflow priorities

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Supporting and coordinating dental assistants and reception staff
• Assisting with rostering and staffing coordination
• Supporting onboarding and team development
• Creating a positive, collaborative and accountable culture

Clinical & Operational Coordination

• Assisting with treatment scheduling and clinical workflow management
• Coordinating lab cases, surgery logistics and patient preparation
• Maintaining stock levels and managing ordering of supplies
• Supporting compliance with infection control and clinic protocols

Financial & Operational Support

• Monitoring consumables and maintaining cost discipline
• Supporting operational efficiency and resource management
• Assisting with reporting and operational updates

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in dental reception, senior dental assisting or practice coordination
• Leadership experience or readiness to step into leadership
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Experience using CareStack and/or Practika PMS software highly regarded
• Understanding of dental implants and All-on-X workflows is a strong advantage
• Someone who genuinely enjoys supporting both patients and team members

Our Core Values

We’re passionate about building a workplace where people feel supported, empowered and excited to come to work each day.

We value people who:

• Believe in new beginnings and continuous growth
• Protect and uplift the team around them
• Take ownership and accountability
• Always do what’s right for patients and the team

If you’re ready to take the next step in your dental career and join a team that values leadership, culture and growth - we’d love to hear from you.