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Job Title


Dentist


Company : Cockatoo Dental


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-12-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Semi-regional Community | 1530 mins from most South Eastern suburbs Cockatoo Dental is a growing, familyrun practice known for gentle, ethical dentistry and a calm, patientcentred experience. With strong patient demand and consistently full books, we are seeking a longterm Associate Dentist who wants to grow with us in a supportive, highquality environment. Who We Are Community-focused family dental practice with a warm, supportive culture Modern, calming clinic with a fully digital workflow Very well equipped with: Intraoral cameras in every room DSLR photography setup OPG machine Digital Xrays Intraoral scanner Onsite IV sedation for anxious patients Principal dentistrun practice with strong clinical mentorship Highly trained nurses providing smooth 4handed assistance Beautiful semiregional location with convenient access to Melbourne''s South East, only 6070 minute drive from the CBD in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. What We Offer Start with 3 days per week, with the option to increase for the right candidate 1 Saturday per month required Steady new patient flow and strong ongoing demand Commissionbased remuneration Direct mentorship from the principal dentist Support for CPD, upskilling, and development in a range of areas Highquality equipment, strong systems, and a kind, supportive team No production pressure focus on quality, ethics, and patient comfort A real opportunity to build your own loyal patient base and longterm following A stable, positive workplace ideal for a longterm associate Who We''re Looking For A dentist who is: Compassionate, ethical, and patientfocused Competent in general procedures (restorative, common endo, crowns, simple surgical exos) A strong communicator able to build rapport and trust Willing to learn, upskill, and stay engaged in CPD Friendly, positive, and a genuine team player Looking for a longterm role with room to grow clinically and professionally Motivated to build and maintain their own patient base Holds current APRAH registration Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident Must have or willing to register an ACN Experience Requirement Competency in daytoday general dentistry is essential Ideal: 12+ years clinical experience (Australia/NZ/UK/Canada) Strong mentorship available for earlycareer dentists who are confident, adaptable, and eager to grow #J-18808-Ljbffr