Assistant Centre Leader Helensvale

📍 Helensvale
⏱️ Full-time | Permanent appointment
🌱 Career growth | Supportive, close-knit team

Our Opportunity

Here’s your chance to step into a leadership role at our Helensvale dental centre, a modern 7-chair practice with a welcoming and collaborative team culture.

As Assistant Centre Leader/Senior Dental Assistant you’ll work closely with the Centre Leader to support the smooth day-to-day running of the centre while remaining hands-on across chairside assisting, reception, and sterilisation. This role is ideal for an experienced Dental Assistant ready to take the next step in their career and grow their leadership capability.

What you’ll be doing

Supporting the Centre Leader and team to ensure efficient, high-quality operations, including:

• Team leadership: Train, guide and motivate the Dental Assistant team

• Rostering: Assist with staff scheduling to meet centre needs

• Stock control: Support ordering and stock management within budget

• Reporting: Assist with financial tasks and daily reconciliations

• Patient experience: Deliver warm, professional and patient-focused care

• Clinical compliance: Maintain high standards in line with policies and regulations

You’ll be a key support person in the centre — leading by example and helping create a positive experience for both patients and team members.

What we offer

• Above award wages plus penalty rates

• Access to corporate fitness and wellbeing perks

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• On-the-job coaching and recognition programs

• Job security within a stable and growing organisation

• Four weeks annual leave and work/life balance support

• A rewarding role where your initiative and leadership are valued

About you

You’re an energetic, reliable and people-focused professional who enjoys supporting others and taking ownership of your work. You’ll bring:

• Strong experience in the dental industry (leadership exposure ideal)

• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (or equivalent experience)

• Confidence supporting, motivating and guiding a team

• A hands-on mindset — happy to jump in wherever needed

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

• A commitment to delivering high standards of patient care

Why join us?

At Pacific Smiles, we’re committed to providing high-quality, accessible dental care across Australia. Our teams are supported with the tools, training and guidance needed to succeed and grow their careers.

Keen to progress your dental career with a company that will support you? Apply today!

Please Note: To work in Dental in QLD, you are required to hold a Blue Card for paid employment (at no cost to you). You can discuss this further with us during an interview if you have any concerns.

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