Careers

Salamanca Dental is a growing practice in the heart of Hobart's vibrant waterfront.

We are looking for staff of all levels who we can work with and grow alongside. We treat our patients so that we can enhance their health and wellbeing in a professional and delicate manner. If you want to get involved, get in touch today 🙂

Current Jobs We Are Looking To Fill

Dental Assistant - No experience necessary

If you’re looking for a rewarding career as a Dental Assistant where your skills are truly valued, this could be the perfect fit. Whether you’re already working in healthcare or looking for a career change, we welcome applications from motivated individuals with strong customer service skills and a desire to learn.

Our practice is home to a loyal patient base that prioritises excellent oral hygiene, a beautiful modern facility with breathtaking views, and a team that encourages you to grow professionally and perform at your best.

We offer mentoring, comprehensive training, and access to the latest dental technology, including intraoral scanners, digital radiography, and an easy-to-use in-office whitening system. Patient comfort is a top priority here—enhanced by thoughtful touches like squeeze balls, cosy neck rests, warm blankets, and even a certified therapy dog.

If you’re ready to grow professionally in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to connect.

We are a general practice focused on prevention and smile makeovers, delivering excellent clinical outcomes with exceptional customer service. As an Accredited Practice, we maintain the highest standards in a supportive and collaborative environment. We are looking to grow our team to continue providing outstanding care while maintaining a positive workplace culture and healthy work-life balance—no weekend work required.

No previous dental experience is necessary. We are looking for someone who is friendly, professional, follows instructions well, learns quickly, and genuinely enjoys helping people. Training and ongoing support will be provided to the right candidate.

The successful applicant will have excellent customer service skills, a high level of attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. A positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn are essential.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible with the right person who could work full time hours. If you’re ready to start an exciting new career in the healthcare industry, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at info@salamancadental.com.au or fill out the form below and one of our friendly team members will be in touch.

Open to experienced Oral Health Therapists and newly graduated OHTs — with adult scope essential.

Are you an Oral Health Therapist looking for a practice where you can use your full scope, build meaningful patient relationships, and be genuinely supported to grow?

We’d love to hear from you.

Adult scope is essential for this position, as we are looking for an OHT who is confident providing care across both children and adult patients and who enjoys variety in their clinical day.

🌊 Work somewhere you’ll love

Imagine working in a beautiful, modern boutique practice with water views overlooking Hobart Harbour, right in the heart of Salamanca’s vibrant retail, tourist and business precinct.

Hobart offers stunning landscapes, natural beauty, great schools, wonderful restaurants and an enviable lifestyle. With everything you need within a 30-minute drive, it’s a fantastic place to build your career while enjoying a great quality of life.

🦷 Why Salamanca Dental?

Our practice is growing, and we’re looking for a like-minded OHT who is passionate about providing high-quality clinical care and an exceptional patient experience.

We should talk if you’re looking for a role that:

  • Has an abundance of regular patientswho value their oral health and hygiene.
  • Allows you to use your full scope of practice, providing variety and satisfaction every day.
  • Is located in a beautiful, modern facility with stunning harbour views.
  • Provides mentoring and ongoing trainingwith the principal dentist, along with regular collaboration with the whole team.
  • Gives you access to the latest technology, including a scanner, digital intraoral cameras, digital radiography and a simple in-office whitening system.
  • Prioritises patient comfort with little touches such as squeeze balls, comfy neck rests and blankets.
  • Has a supportive team who work together to make your day run smoothly.
  • Values work-life balance, with your weekends free.
  • Has a therapy dog on site dailyfor staff and patients alike to cuddle! 🐾
  • Offers generous remuneration commensurate with your experience and skills.

❤️ Who we are

Our philosophy is simple: provide quality clinical outcomes in a 5-star customer service environment.

We are a general dental practice focused on prevention and rehabilitation, with a strong commitment to delivering excellent patient care.

As an Accredited Practice, we have invested in systems and processes designed to ensure the highest standards are consistently met.

🌟 Are you the person we’re looking for?

You’ll fit beautifully into our team if you:

  • Have a warm, friendly and approachable disposition.
  • Enjoy being actively involved and working as part of a team.
  • Are coachable and open to feedback, with a genuine desire to keep developing your skills.
  • Are precise, thorough and gentle in your approach to patient care.
  • Are passionate about helping patients achieve and maintain excellent oral health.
  • Have adult scope and are ready to use it in a busy general practice.

Are you ready to join us?

We know the right OHT will find this position rewarding, stimulating and enjoyable.

The position is part-time 3 days.

Weekday hours: 8am–5pm
Start: ASAP
Adult scope: Essential

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

Tell us what you could bring to our patients and our team by joining Salamanca Dental.

📧 practicemanager@salamancadental.com.au

More than an associate position — build your future with us.

Are you an experienced dentist looking for a practice where you can build your patient base, expand your clinical skills, and be genuinely supported to grow?

We’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a mature, motivated and patient-focused dentist with 5+ years’ experience to join our established, accredited practice in the heart of Hobart.

🌊 Work somewhere you’ll love

Imagine finishing your day and being minutes from some of Tasmania’s best food, wine, beaches, mountains and outdoor adventures.

Hobart offers an exceptional lifestyle, short commutes, stunning natural surroundings and a welcoming community — making it a wonderful place to build both a rewarding dental career and a life outside the surgery.

🦷 Why Salamanca Dental?

We’re looking for a like-minded dentist who is passionate about providing high-quality clinical care and an exceptional patient experience.

This is an opportunity to become part of a supportive, high-performing team where clinical excellence, professional development and long-term relationships genuinely matter.

We should talk if you’re looking for a role that:

•Offers 3 days per week to start, with the opportunity to build towards full-time as your patient base grows.

•Provides an established patient base and strong local reputation.

•Provides experienced clinical and administrative support.

•Offers experience-based commission under SFA.

•Is located in a modern, well-equipped practice.

•Gives you access to the latest technology, including an intraoral scanner, digital radiography, micro-etcher, rotary endodontics and surgical handpiece.

•Provides opportunities to expand your clinical scope through implants, aligners and surgical dentistry.

•Offers structured coaching and measurable career development.

•Provides a collaborative environment where your clinical judgement and experience are valued.

❤️ Who we are

Our philosophy is simple: provide quality clinical outcomes in a 5-star customer service environment.

We are an established, accredited dental practice focused on delivering excellent patient care and building long-term relationships with our patients.

We’re committed to clinical excellence, professional development and creating a supportive environment where our team can continue to grow.

🌟 Are you the person we’re looking for?

You’ll fit beautifully into our team if you:

•Take pride in delivering comprehensive, high-quality patient care.

•Build genuine trust through excellent communication.

•Enjoy working collaboratively within a close-knit team.

•Are committed to continuous learning and professional development.

•Are mature, motivated and patient-focused.

•Want to establish long-term roots in a boutique practice rather than simply move from one associate role to another.

•Have 5+ years’ experience as a general dentist.

Are you ready to join us?

We know the right dentist will find this position rewarding, stimulating and enjoyable.

The position is part-time to start, 3 days per week, with the opportunity to build towards full-time as your patient base grows.

Experience: 5+ years

Start: To be discussed

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

Tell us what you could bring to our patients and our team by joining Salamanca Dental.

📧 practicemanager@salamancadental.com.au

Your career starts here.

Just graduated and ready to take the next step?

At Salamanca Dental, we’re looking for an enthusiastic new graduate to join our established practice in the heart of Hobart.

We know the transition from university to private practice can feel like a big one. Our aim is to give you the support, guidance and experience to turn your university knowledge into confidence in the surgery, without expecting you to know everything from day one.

You’ll be part of a friendly, experienced team where questions are encouraged, learning is part of everyday practice, and your development genuinely matters.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• 3 days per week to start, with the opportunity to build towards full-time
• A supportive transition from university into general practice
• Experienced clinical and administrative support
• Guidance and coaching as you develop your clinical skills
• An established patient base and varied general dentistry experience
• A modern, well-equipped practice with: Intraoral scanner, digital radiography, micro-etcher, rotary endodontics and surgical handpiece
• Opportunities to broaden your skills as your confidence grows
• Salary for 12 months, then the possibility of commission
• A genuinely collaborative and welcoming team

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO

• Is excited to begin their dental career
• Wants to build on the knowledge gained at university
• Is curious, willing to learn and comfortable asking questions
• Cares about providing a great patient experience
• Communicates well and enjoys building relationships
• Wants to develop into a confident, capable general dentist

You don’t need to have it all figured out. We’re looking for the right person to grow with us.

WHY HOBART?

Start your career somewhere that offers more than life in the surgery.

Hobart combines a relaxed lifestyle with incredible food, wine, beaches, mountains and outdoor adventures, all within easy reach. With short commutes and a welcoming community, it’s a fantastic place to build both your career and your life outside dentistry.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

If you’re looking for a practice where you’ll be supported, challenged and encouraged to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to:

practicemanager@salamancadental.com.au

Contact 

Call anytime during business hours on (03) 6288 8070, or contact us by emailing reception@salamancadental.com.au

Opening hours:

Monday- Friday 8am-5pm
Wednesday 8am-2pm

Phone: (03) 6288 8070

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