Blonde, Kid, Person, Female, Woman, Teen, Girl, Face, Clothing, Smile

Assistant Practice Manager

  • Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia
  • Full time

Step Into a Career That’s Going Places – Leadership Role in Birtinya!

Permanent Full-Time | Above Award Salary + Penalty Rates | 9-Day Fortnight Option

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant ready to take your career to the next level? At Pacific Smiles, we offer more than just a job — we offer a clear path to grow, lead, and thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment.


Why This Role is Your Next Big Move

This is your opportunity to move forward with confidence. You'll step into a key leadership support role at our Birtinya centre — backed not just by your local team, but by an entire regional support network and dedicated Head Office experts in HR, IT, Finance, and Operations.

Here’s what makes this role special:

  • Professional development that’s actually supported — with training, mentoring, and growth plans

  • Supportive work culture with strong local leadership and central teams you can count on

  • Flexible work options, including a 9-day fortnight

  • Modern 2-chair practice with free onsite parking

  • Above award salary + penalty rates — because your experience matters


Your Role at a Glance

You’ll support the Centre Leader in delivering an exceptional experience for both patients and team members. This is a hands-on leadership support role where you’ll assist with:

  • Reception, chairside and sterilisation duties on a rostered basis

  • Team coaching and setting standards for conduct and care

  • Daily operations including rostering, stock control, and financial reporting

  • Ensuring clinical compliance and maintaining high patient care standards


What You’ll Bring

  • Extensive dental industry experience and ideally previous team leadership

  • Cert III or IV in Dental Assisting (or equivalent knowledge)

  • A passion for people and a natural ability to lead and mentor

  • Strong organisational and communication skills

  • A positive, proactive mindset and a genuine desire to grow


The Perks

We’re committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Enjoy:

  • Above award wages + penalty rates

  • Ongoing training, development, and leadership coaching

  • Corporate fitness program

  • Four weeks of annual leave + 17.5% leave loading

  • Reward and recognition programs

  • Job security with a fast-growing national network


Join a Team with Purpose

As part of one of Australia’s largest dental networks, we’re on a mission to improve the oral health of all Australians. At Birtinya, you'll be part of a supportive local team — with extra backup from regional leadership and our expert Head Office departments. That means more resources, more opportunities, and more ways to succeed.

We're reviewing applications now — apply today and take the next step in your career with Pacific Smiles!

Apply now

Refer someone to this job

Not You?

We have emailed you a code to verify your identity. Please check your spam/junk folder if you don't receive the email in your inbox.

Thank you

Recommended jobs

Registered Nurse

Job 499065 Gosford & Central Coast NSW NSW Australia Gosford & Central Coast NSW, NSW, Australia, 2250 Registered Nurse Casual
Seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse for IV sedation support one Friday per month at our modern Erina dental clinic. Join a friendly, professional team in a flexible role ideal for nurses with recovery, day surgery, or sedation...

Project and Maintenance Coordinator

Job 499078 Newcastle and Maitland NSW NSW Australia Newcastle and Maitland NSW, NSW, Australia, 2320 Property Services Full time
Keep our dental centres running smoothly through smart project coordination and hands-on maintenance management. Based in East Maitland with hybrid flexibility

Oral Health Therapist/Hygienist

Job 499073 ACT ACT Australia ACT, Australia Oral Health Therapist Part time
Rare opportunities for great OHT's to join our Wagga Wagga centre! Support our Dentists and patients and independently treat within your full scope.

Dental Receptionist

Job 499081 Geelong VIC VIC Australia Geelong VIC, VIC, Australia, 3220 Administration Full time
Showcase your superior organisational and reception skills at our Pacific Smiles Dental Centre at Torquay! Full time role with flexible work options.

Sign up to Job Alerts

Not You?

We have emailed you a code to verify your identity. Please check your spam/junk folder if you don't receive the email in your inbox.

Thank you