Lead Dental Assistant — Clinical Coordinator

Lync Dental

Lara, South West Coast VIC

Dental (Healthcare and Medical)

Full time

Lead Dental Assistant — Clinical Coordinator

Full time | Mon–Fri + 1 Saturday per month (rotational) | 35–42/hr + performance incentives

This isn't your average DA role

This is a well-established practice with deep roots in its community — built on relationships, exceptional preventative care, and a commitment to doing things properly.  The patient base is loyal, engaged and appreciative.  The clinical environment is high-standard.  And right now, there's an opportunity for the right person to step into something more.

This practice is growing and evolving, and they're looking for a Lead DA who brings more than clinical skill.  Someone with the emotional intelligence to read a room, the confidence to lead from the front, and the desire to help a capable team do its best work together.

The role

Working chairside across the dentist and hygiene/OHT team, the Lead DA will keep communication clear, the day running smoothly, and every patient well looked after.

The clinical team is experienced and knows what good looks like.  The support team is earlier in their careers — eager, willing and ready to learn from someone who knows their craft and leads with generosity.  This is a role for someone who finds that combination energising.

Work chairside across the dentist and hygiene/OHT clinicians

Coordinate clinical team flow and day-to-day communication

Mentor and support the broader DA team

Make sure every patient feels looked after at every step

Solve problems before they become issues

Bring calm, consistency and confidence to the clinical environment

Play an active role in bringing the team together as the practice grows and stabilises

What's in it for the right person

35–42 per hour —well above award, reflecting the seniority of the role

Performance bonuses and incentives

A career development pathway that grows with the person in it

Training and coaching onsite and off

Regular team meetings, morning huddles and social events

A patient base that wants to be there — no aggressive, difficult or disengaged patients

A practice that has invested in its people for over three decades

This is a leadership team that is hands-on, supportive, and genuinely wants to see the right person succeed.

Who they're looking for

Someone qualified and experienced who knows their craft — and knows they're ready for more.  This person leads by example, not by title.  They notice what needs to be done before being asked, take pride in their work, and find satisfaction in seeing others succeed.

This role suits a DA who is:

Emotionally intelligent — reads people, rooms and situations with ease

A natural problem-solver who stays calm when things move fast

Warm, confident and invested in patient outcomes

Someone who takes ownership of their work, their contribution and their growth

Reliable, well-presented and proud of the standards they hold themselves to

Energised by mentoring others and being part of building something

A person who brings life experience, warmth and personality into the room

About the practice

This practice has been part of its community for over three decades.  It runs a high-end preventative dental hygiene program, maintains strong specialist connections, and takes CPD and team development seriously.  The right Lead DA won't just fill a position — they'll help shape what this practice becomes next.

Candidates are welcome to connect with Lyn providing an up-to-date CV and a cover letter detailing why you resonate with this role.

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confidential conversation before applying 0488 841560 Email jobs@lyncdental.com.au