Adawn is growing. As one of Melbourne’s most patient-focused and values-led dental studios, we’re proud to offer advanced care, warm experiences, and naturally beautiful outcomes.
With a 110-year legacy, a thriving patient base, a kind and committed team, and a Principal Dentist recognised as one of Australia’s Top 100 Doctors, now is the perfect time to bring your experience to Adawn and build a career filled with purpose, mastery, and meaning.
Our Purpose
At Adawn®, we believe dentistry is about more than teeth- it’s about people. We create thoughtful, caring, and trustworthy dental experiences that restore confidence and comfort, not just smiles.
We’re guided by our values in everything we do:
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Love – for our patients, our craft, and each other
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Brilliance – always striving for clinical and personal excellence
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Service – in how we care, support, and show up
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Integrity – doing what’s right, always
If you’re someone who brings skill, heart, and a genuine desire to keep growing, we’d love to meet you.
Why Join Adawn®?
We believe the best work happens when people feel safe, seen, and supported. That’s the environment we’ve created and protected at Adawn®.
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Purpose: Deliver meaningful care that truly changes people’s lives
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Mastery: Work alongside experienced clinicians and a kind, committed team that takes its craft seriously
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Development: Continue growing through ongoing learning, clinical exposure, and hands-on variety across a broad range of procedures
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Environment: Work in a beautiful, modern clinic equipped with advanced technology
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Balance: Enjoy a full-time 4-day week with one regular day off
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Growth: Build a career you’re proud of — not just for now, but for the long term
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Culture: We foster a passionate, supportive, and friendly working environment with people who genuinely care. In 2025, we won the Australasian Dental Practice of the Year Award.
About the Role
This is a dedicated dental assisting career role, not a pathway or stepping-stone position. We’re looking for people who see dental assisting as their profession and want to master it alongside us, for the long term.
You’ll be:
- Providing skilled chairside assistance across a broad range of general and cosmetic procedures
- Anticipating the needs of our dentists and clinical team to ensure seamless workflow
- Managing infection control, sterilisation, and clinical protocols to the highest standard
- Operating digital scanning, intraoral photography, and practice technology with confidence
- Setting up and turning over clinical rooms efficiently, with precision and care
- Contributing to warm, calm patient experiences from the moment they’re seated
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
- Taking ownership of stock management and proactively flagging supply needs
You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:
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Either hands-on experience as a Dental Assistant, or current enrolment in a Certificate III in Dental Assisting (already qualified is, of course, welcome) — this is essential
- A genuine commitment to dental assisting as your chosen career, not a route to another profession
- Confidence across a range of clinical procedures and chair setups
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and you anticipate, not just react
- Exceptional attention to detail and a high standard of infection control
- Warm, professional communication with patients and colleagues alike
- Impeccable presentation and a genuine pride in doing things properly
Why people love working at Adawn®
We were recently certified as a Great Place to Work®. In our team survey:
- 92% said they felt welcomed from day one
- 92% believe the service we deliver is excellent
- 92% said their work makes a difference
- 82% feel genuinely supported in their role
We’re also finalists in the 2024 and 2025 Australian Small Business Champion Awards, and in 2025 we won seven awards — including Practice Manager of the Year, Brand of the Year, and Australian Practice of the Year.
At Adawn®, your contribution will always be seen and valued. You’ll be given the space, support, and clinical variety to keep growing, in a team that genuinely invests in its people.
Ready to Join Us?
We’re interviewing now and would love to hear from you. Experience our culture first-hand through a working interview. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to Marianne Sourial at careers@adawn.me, telling us why you’d be perfect for this role.
A word on the cover letter: we read every single one. It’s the first thing that tells us who you are and why Adawn. Applications submitted without a cover letter addressing this specific role will not be considered. We also ask that you include a short (1–2 minute) video introducing yourself. A phone video is perfect, no fancy edits needed. You might like to share:
- What drew you to dental assisting as a career
- What you’re most proud of in your work so far
- Why you’d love to be part of the Adawn® team
Please note:
- All candidates must have the right to work in Australia
- This is a career dental assisting role; applicants seeking temporary work while pursuing dental registration in Australia will not be considered
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a values-alignment task and working interview as part of the process
- The position requires a Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and role-specific immunisations
- Applications without a cover letter will not be considered
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