Email Mel (hello@nextstepdentalcareers.com.au) to arrange a complimentary phone consultation or to ask any questions about the career support and planning services below.


I will work with you one-on-one to create a customised action plan to help you achieve your career goals. Includes: a free copy of the Career Development workbook, exploring your personal career narrative, identifying skills, strengths and networks, learning about diverse career choices and goal setting for ongoing career development. Initial 20 min phone consultation followed by two 1 hour Zoom coaching session, tailored action plan, and regular check-ins (at intervals agreed by you, three 30 min sessions) to check you are on track!
Workbook will be shipped on receipt of payment, and followed up with an email to organise your sessions.
Want to know more about career counselling? Read more here.


More than a CV rewrite. I help you uncover your strengths, identify your transferable skills, and re‑position your experience so your application truly reflects your potential.
Walk away with a CV and cover letter that tell a compelling story — and the confidence to pursue your next step. Includes telephone consultation, and Word version for you to edit in the future.
On receipt of payment, you will be contacted via email to arrange a consultation time.

Not just a CV makeover.
Not just a cover letter refresh.
I help you re‑brand your professional story so your application shows your strengths, your potential and your true value.
You’ll get:
A CV that positions you clearly and confidently
Clear articulation of your transferable skills
Thoughtful, targeted responses to selection criteria
This is for the clinician who is ready for their next step — education, leadership, industry, research or a role that feels like a better fit.
Let’s turn your experience into a story that opens doors.
On receipt of payment, you will be contacted via email to arrange a consultation time.


I will work with you to prepare for THAT job interview! Together we will review selection criteria and draft some 'ideal' responses to common questions, and I will hold a mock interview (via Zoom) to give you authentic interview practice.
On receipt of payment, you will be contacted via email to arrange a consultation time.

With 50+pages of self-paced learning, the Career Development Toolkit for Dental Professionals aims to provide a unique opportunity for dental professionals to learn about career development across the lifespan, and how they may work towards fulfilling and meaningful careers.
The learning activities within this workbook have been mapped to the Career Development Competencies as outlined in the Australian Blueprint for Career Development.
On completion of the toolkit, clients should have:
• an increased awareness of their personal career journey, skills, attributes and values
• an increased awareness of the opportunities for alternate career paths for dental practitioners
• an understanding of how we make decisions about our career and the ability to apply that knowledge
• developed strategies to cope with career changes
• developed strategies to enhance their wellbeing
• achieved the Career Development competencies as outlined in the Australian Blueprint for Career development.
The toolkit is now available through Amazon as an e-book or a paperback.
Why an e-book?
The e-book is a more affordable and sustainable option - just use your own notebook or scrap paper to work through the activities!
Prefer to be able to complete the activities in the toolkit?
A paperback is available for those who prefer this option!
AVAILABLE ON AMAZON AND KINDLE
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