Dental Practice HR Manual 2026

Australia's most comprehensive HR manual built specifically for dental practices — 96 pages, 4 sections, 25+ policies, a complete recruitment kit, 3 performance review templates, and every HR form your practice needs. Version 3, updated April 2026 to comply with all current Australian employment law changes.

This is not a generic HR manual. Every policy, every form, and every process is written for the realities of dental practice — from managing casual dental assistants to recruiting an associate dentist, from handling a bullying complaint to running a performance review with your Practice Manager. It is the definitive HR resource for Australian dental practice owners and Practice Managers.

⚠ This manual is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Before implementation, have it reviewed by a qualified employment lawyer or HR professional to ensure it is appropriate for your specific circumstances, applicable Modern Award, and state or territory jurisdiction.

✔ Fully editable Microsoft Word format
✔ 96 pages — 4 complete sections
✔ 25+ HR policies updated for 2026
✔ Version 3 — updated April 2026 for all current employment law changes
✔ Instant digital download
✔ Single-practice licence

2026 Updates Included in Version 3:
• Right to Disconnect — new NES entitlement from 26 August 2025, with a dedicated policy section
• Casual Conversion for small business — new rights from 26 August 2025
• Payday Super — superannuation paid with every pay run from 1 July 2026
• Government Paid Parental Leave increased to 26 weeks from 1 July 2026
• Baby Priya's Law — PPL cannot be withdrawn on stillbirth or infant death from 7 November 2025

Section 1 — HR Policies (25+ policies)
Every policy your practice needs — Abandonment of Employment, Aggression & Violence, Bullying & Harassment, Baby Priya's Law, Casual Employment & Conversion, Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, Data Protection, Disciplinary & Grievance, Dress Code, Email & Internet Usage, Equal Opportunities, Fitness for Work, Flexible Working, Leave & Public Holidays, Right to Disconnect, Mobile Phone, Practice Computer & IT, Practice Confidentiality (including Privacy Checklist), Recruitment, Social Media, Smoking, Substance Abuse, Termination, and Whistleblowing.

Section 2 — HR Forms & Templates
Every form your practice needs — Staff Induction Checklist (27 items), New Starter Documents Checklist, Leave Application Form, Grievance Form (Stage 1 & 2), Staff Satisfaction Survey, Privacy Compliance Checklist, Variation to Agreed Work Hours, Employee Influenza Vaccination Refusal Letter, Vaccination Status Request Letter, Organisational Chart Template, Vision & Mission Statement Template, Voluntary Observation Agreement, and CPD Record Form.

Section 3 — Performance Management
Three complete performance review templates — Practice Manager Review (covering practice management, financial management, people management, and self-management competencies), Dental Surgeon Review, and Support Staff Review. Plus a Personal Development Plan template.

Section 4 — Recruitment & Onboarding
Complete recruitment kit — Recruitment Policy and 9-step process, How to Create a Job Advertisement, Sample Practice Manager Advertisement, Hiring an Assistant Dentist (interview questions and screening process), Job Descriptions for every role (Receptionist/FOC, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist/OHT, Sterilisation Assistant, Practice Manager), Interview Selection Letter, Reference Check Template, and Employment Offer Letter.