Dentist – Established Cairns Practice | 3–4 Days | Growth & Autonomy
This is more than another associate dentist role.
We’re one of Cairns’ long-established dental practices, trusted by generations of local families and well regarded in the community. With an experienced clinical and support team already in place, we are now entering an exciting growth phase — expanding the practice, investing in modern technology, and building a team that shares our commitment to high-quality patient care.
We’re looking for a dentist who wants to do meaningful work, build long-term patient relationships, and grow with a practice that values quality over quantity.
The opportunity
This role would suit a dentist who wants clinical autonomy, strong support, and the opportunity to develop their interests in areas such as restorative dentistry, cosmetics, implants, oral surgery, digital dentistry or comprehensive treatment planning.
You’ll have the time, tools and support to do your best work — no rushed appointments and no pressure to compromise patient care.
Location: Cairns, Tropical Far North Queensland
Days: 3–4 days per week, flexible
Role: Associate Dentist
Start date: Flexible for the right candidate
About the role
- Provide high-quality general dental care
- Build trusted relationships with patients and families
- Work closely with an experienced clinical and support team
- Contribute to the continued growth of the practice
- Maintain excellent standards of patient care, communication and professionalism
Why join us?
· Long-established and trusted community practice
· Loyal and growing patient base with strong patient demand
· Supportive, experienced and friendly team
· Modern technology, upgraded facilities and clinical systems
· Attractive, transparent commission structure
· High earning potential, with full books and room to grow
· 3–4 days per week, with flexibility for the right candidate
· Strong focus on quality care and long-term patient relationships
· Opportunity to grow with the practice as we expand
· Confidential conversations for dentists currently in another role
About you
You are a patient-focused dentist who takes pride in quality clinical care and clear communication. You may already have a special interest area, or you may be looking for the right practice environment to build one.
Ideally, you will have:
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Science or equivalent qualification
- Current unrestricted AHPRA registration
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Right to work in Australia
- Preferably 3+ years’ experience in private practice, or a recently developed advanced skill set
- Confidence across general dentistry
- Caring, professional and patient-focused approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work efficiently while maintaining high-quality care
- Ability to work well within a team
Experience is preferred; however, we are open to the right candidate who is enthusiastic, reliable and committed to excellent patient care.
Apply now
If you are looking to join a respected Cairns practice with an established patient base, supportive team and exciting growth plans, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Pay: $150,000.00 – $225,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
