Are you looking for a position to grow, within a dynamic healthcare setting?

We are a special needs dental practice providing great oral care in an upbeat, welcoming environment.

Reception.

There is a small(4kg) non-allergenic, cute-as-a-fluffy-toy, well-behaved 4 kg cavoodle who is a support dog for the patients (and families, at times!).

If you notice within the first few hours of your paid trial, that we are great people to work with, you will thrive in a supportive mentoring environment and an enriching workplace.

Why we exist, AKA Our Purpose

Imagine if the dentist was a calming and inspiring place, drawing around engagement?

To be a special needs dental home designed to treat in a safe, heart-centred and warm environment.

By enriching our patients with education and confidence, we arm individuals & their case workers & empower them to take care of their oral well-being into the future.

We have a rocking team that comes to work because they love what they do and just happen to be amazing when working with individuals with special needs.

Who are you? To be successful in this role you will:

Be willing to wrangle our small cavoodle (Loving small cute dogs a huge plus!)

Want to make a difference

Hunger for variety and dynamism

Have had experience in a customer focused role (not necessarily in a healthcare setting!)

Be willing to learn dental chairside assisting in the role

Need to align yourself with our values. These are not extraordinary values btw - honesty and open communication, kindness, courage and being purpose-driven are a few critical ones. But we are certain you get the idea.

Have a positive attitude and a willingness to be shown and to learn

Have excellent presentation skills, and the ability to engage and manage relationships

The ability to multitask and work well under pressure

Need the ability to manage your time, learn and eventually delegate tasks respectfully

Be willing to work in North Willoughby, Brookvale, inner west

Be willing and able to move equipment on wheels

Be willing and able to lift up to 5 kg

Be willing to work in occasionally noisy environments

Be completely vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with NSW Health guidelines

Vaccinated for influenza annually (current 2025)

About the role: The role primarily involves helping our patients and their parents/case managers by providing immense value in a multitude of ways:

Providing assistance to our dentists and helping the team

Having fun in a friendly and supportive environment

Previous experience in a dental environment although beneficial is not essential

To be considered for this position, please send a resume and cover letter outlining the following:

Why do you think you would be suited for this role?

Which of our practice promises above most resonated with you and why?

For more information about the practice, please see our website at www.specialneedsdentistry.com.au

If any of these resonate with you, we certainly want to hear from you

Employer questions

Your application will include answers to the following:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Full rights, no rights

Do you have customer service experience?

Which of the following G-Drive Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? G-Drive, Word, Excel