Associate Dentist - Full Time - Sapphire Coast NSW

Bega Dental Practice is seeking an Associate Dentist to join our team from January 2027, on the beautiful Sapphire Coast of New South Wales. We welcome applications from dentists at any stage of their career, and we are set up to properly support clinicians in their first years of practice. Final-year students are encouraged to register their interest now. Why join us? You'll start with a full book. Established over 25 years ago, our practice has an excellent local reputation and a loyal patient base that continues to grow. You will take over the books of a full-time clinician who is relocating overseas — currently booked over two months ahead — so you begin with steady income and continuity of care rather than building from scratch. New patients are added on top of this. You won't be left on your own. The practice has a long history of successfully mentoring new and recent graduates. You'll work alongside two experienced dentists and another early-career dentist in a collegial environment, and the owner dentist is available throughout the day for case discussion, second opinions, and hands-on assistance at the chair — not just in your first week, but for as long as it's useful. Early on, your appointment times are extended so you can work carefully and unhurried, and you'll have dedicated chairside assistance for every patient. We also support your ongoing professional development with an additional leave allowance for CPD. Broad clinical exposure. You'll gain extensive hands-on experience across oral surgery, rotary endodontics, removable prosthodontics, and fixed prosthodontics including implant restorations, with the opportunity to observe more advanced procedures such as implant surgery. In a country practice you see a genuine variety of cases early — the kind of breadth that takes years to accumulate in a metropolitan setting. A well-equipped, modern workplace. Our QIP-accredited practice features spacious, modern surgeries equipped with CBCT/OPG, intra-oral scanner, DSLR and intra-oral cameras, nitrous oxide sedation, soft tissue laser, NSK Surgic Pro 2, and a Straumann implantology set-up. Our team is relaxed, friendly, and genuinely enjoys working together. Real work-life balance. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. No weekends, no after-hours, no on-call. Remuneration. 40% commission with base retainer, inclusive of superannuation and net of laboratory fees. We are an independent practice with no preferred provider arrangements. The earning potential is above average, and we would be happy to discuss indicative income details during your interview. Relocating? We're happy to help you settle in — including assistance finding accommodation and getting to know the area. About the Sapphire Coast The Sapphire Coast is renowned for its pristine surf beaches, hiking and cycling trails, and relaxed pace of life. It’s also home to a thriving creative arts scene, with events running year-round and plenty of opportunities to get involved. Merimbula Airport is 20 minutes away, with daily flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra; by road it's three hours to Canberra, five and a half to Sydney, and two and a half to the NSW snowfields. It's a diverse, warm and welcoming community, and our patients are a pleasure to look after. What we're looking for Current AHPRA registration as a general dentist, or eligibility to register by late January 2027 A caring, patient-centred approach and good communication skills Willingness to learn and to ask questions — we'd far rather you asked Prior clinical experience is valued but not required How to apply Send your CV and cover letter to Dr Alex Kerr (practice owner and principal dentist) at akerr@begadentalpractice.com.au and from there, a confidential phone interview can be arranged. We are also happy to arrange a video tour or host you at the practice at whatever stage suits you.