Senior Ceramist

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Totally Smiles Dental Group seeks an experienced Senior Ceramist for a full-time onsite role in Chatswood. The position focuses on high-end aesthetic ceramic restorations across crowns, veneers, implants and complex cases, using advanced layering on Emax, Zirconia and PFM within a digital lab workflow. You will partner with dentists, technicians and clinical teams to ensure seamless design through finishing, mentor junior technicians, and uphold strict quality control while helping improve workflows. They offer a competitive salary, wellbeing support, employee discounts and recognition as a Great Place to Work. To apply, curate a strong portfolio of aesthetic work, highlight CAD/CAM and digital dentistry, tailor your resume to the role, and submit promptly.

About the Position

Ceramic Artisans is currently looking for an experienced Senior Ceramist to join our growing team on a full time basis.

This role is suited to a highly skilled ceramist who is passionate about delivering exceptional aesthetic outcomes and takes pride in producing high-quality dental restorations. Your core focus will be working closely with our technicians, dentists, and clinical partners to ensure a seamless workflow, exceptional case outcomes, and continued excellence across our laboratory processes.

You will play an important role in supporting the technical standards of the laboratory and contributing your expertise to complex and aesthetic cases.

We are a boutique, full-service dental laboratory based in Chatswood. We are digitally focused and utilise the latest milling, printing, and scanning technologies to deliver precision-driven solutions for our clients.

As part of our team, you will have access to the latest advancements in digital dentistry, including scanning, CAD/CAM design, 3D printing, and milling technologies. You will also have opportunities to participate in ongoing training and collaborate with experienced technicians to continue developing your skills.

We are conveniently located with easy access to public transport, close to St Leonards train station, local bus routes, and the new Metro train station in Chatswood.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-end aesthetic ceramic restorations, including crowns, veneers, implant restorations, and complex cases
• Advanced layering of ceramic materials across various substrates including Emax, Zirconia, PFM, veneers, and implant restorations
• Finishing, staining, glazing, and characterisation of monolithic and layered restorations
• Manage complex cases from design through to final finishing, ensuring exceptional aesthetic and functional outcomes
• Review and maintain quality control standards across laboratory production
• Collaborate with dentists and clinical teams regarding treatment planning, case design, and technical requirements
• Provide guidance and support to junior technicians, sharing knowledge and helping develop technical skills
• Contribute to improving laboratory workflows, processes, and overall quality standards

What we can offer you:

• 💰 Attractive, competitive salary
• 🧩 Diverse and engaging role with plenty of variety
• 🦷 Make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and smiles
• 🤝 Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing
• 🤑 Enjoy exclusive discounts and cashback offers through WorkApp
• 🏅 Proudly recognised as a Certified Great Place to Work in 2024 & 2025

What do you need to succeed?

• Extensive experience as a dental ceramist with a strong portfolio of aesthetic work
• Advanced knowledge and experience with ceramic layering techniques and aesthetic principles
• Ability to work across a range of dental substrates, including Emax, Zirconia, PFM, veneers, and implant restorations
• A strong understanding of dental anatomy, occlusion, colour, texture, and natural aesthetics
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to producing consistently high-quality work
• Ability to work independently while also contributing positively within a collaborative team environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise confidently with dentists and team members
• A passion for continuous learning, innovation, and maintaining excellence within digital dentistry

Ok, so what's next?

If you are passionate about ceramics, enjoy working on challenging aesthetic cases, and would like to be part of a growing boutique dental laboratory, we would love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in, so get in quick and click APPLY NOW!