Dental Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Calling all Dental Assistants - come and discover your dream Job in Australia!
Are you dreaming of bright sunshine, crystal clear water and white sandy beaches?
If you’d love to swap grey skies for blue while taking advantage of exciting career opportunities in a friendly and supportive environment, joining National Dental Care Group in Australia could be the perfect choice for you! We have the knowledge and experience to help you achieve your dream lifestyle down under working as a Dental Assistant in our state-of-the-art practices across Australia.
National Dental Care Group (including DB Dental) is one of the largest dental services providers in Australia. Having partnered with overseas dental assistants for over 30+ years, we are delighted to be able to return to the UK after a 2 year COVID hiatus and showcase some amazing Dental Assistant opportunities Down Under!
As a Dental Assistant in one of our thriving dental practices, you’ll play a key role in clinical treatment. You’ll confidently and expertly provide high quality clinical and administrative assistance to practice clinicians, as well as engage with patients in a positive and professional way. Your energetic nature and strong organisational skills will help to ensure the ongoing success of the practice and the satisfaction of patients.
Skills & Experience
You have:
- Proven Dental Assistant experience (ideally 12 months)
- Qualified (Highly Desirable)
- Sound computer literacy skills
- Previous experience using dental software
You are:
- Highly professional, with a polished image and good personal presentation
- An excellent communicator - both written and oral - with strong attention to detail
- Extremely organised, with the ability to prioritise busy workloads and manage multiple demands within required timeframes
- Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic
What We Offer
- Full reimbursement for your working holiday visa (417) costs after 12 months of employment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals
- Fantastic networking opportunities with highly-skilled professionals across Australia
- Competitive remuneration packages, great incentive schemes, and attractive benefits
- A fun, supportive culture with a team that loves to connect and celebrate achievements
- Modern practices that employ the latest dental technologies and equipment
- Over 70 state of the art practices located all over Australia
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £16.93-£19.75 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to relocate to Australia in the next three months?
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Dental Assistant roles across National Dental Care's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £17 - £20 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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