Associate Dentist

Job Description

Associate Dentist Opportunity at Sunshine Dental Group – Sunshine, VIC (Part-Time, 2 Days per Week)

About Sunshine Dental Group

Sunshine Dental Group is a well-established dental practice in Melbourne’s west, proudly serving the local community for over 30 years. Located in Sunshine, we welcome patients from Braybrook, Maidstone, St Albans, Footscray, Caroline Springs, Derrimut, Deer Park and surrounding suburbs.

As part of the National Dental Care network, we are committed to delivering high-quality, affordable dental care in a welcoming and patient-focused environment. Our modern, 10-chair practice combines advanced dental technology with a strong focus on comprehensive treatment, patient comfort and long-term oral health.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Associate Dentist to join our Sunshine Dental Group team from December onwards, initially working 2 days per week, with Wednesdays being a key requirement. There is flexibility around the working days for the right candidate, with the opportunity to establish a strong patient base and grow your clinical days over time.

This opportunity would suit a dentist confident in complex treatment planning and comprehensive restorative dentistry, with a particular interest in cosmetic dentistry. Whether you are already providing composite bonding, veneers and anterior crowns or looking to expand your skills through further training and CPD, we would love to hear from you.

You will be joining an established practice with access to advanced digital technology, a modern clinical environment and the support of the wider National Dental Care network.

What We Offer

• Flexible Part-Time Schedule: Two days per week initially, with Wednesdays being a priority and flexibility for the right candidate.

• Advanced Dental Technology: Work in a modern, 10-chair practice equipped with 3Shape TRIOS and CEREC scanners, an Asiga MAX UV 3D printer and a Mocom Futura Gen 2 sterilisation unit.

• Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry: The opportunity to manage complex treatment plans involving crowns, bridges, implants and full-mouth rehabilitation.

• Cosmetic Dentistry Focus: Build on your interest in composite bonding, veneers and anterior crowns, with opportunities to further develop your skills and clinical portfolio.

• Established Patient Base: Join a practice with more than 30 years of history serving the local Sunshine community and surrounding Melbourne suburbs.

• Professional Development: Access opportunities to continue developing your clinical skills and pursue further training and CPD in areas of interest.

• National Dental Care Network: Benefit from being part of an established dental group with access to broader professional support and resources.

About You

• Ideally 5+ years of clinical experience, although dentists with 3–5 years' experience will be considered if they demonstrate the right clinical capabilities.

• Current, unrestricted AHPRA registration.

• Confident in comprehensive treatment planning and managing complex restorative cases, ideally including implants, crowns, bridges and full-mouth restorations.

• A strong interest in cosmetic dentistry, particularly composite bonding, veneers and anterior crowns, with experience in these procedures or a commitment to further training.

• Excellent communication skills, with a patient-centred approach focused on education, trust and high-quality clinical outcomes.

• An interest in implants, clear aligners or orthodontics would be advantageous.

• Available to work two days per week initially, ideally including Wednesdays.

Take the next step in your dental career with Sunshine Dental Group, part of National Dental Care, and join an established team delivering quality dentistry to Melbourne’s west.

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Qualifications

Additional Information

We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies; however, we are not accepting agency referrals for this role.