Dental Assistant Trainee

Smile Studio Ballarat; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Studio Ballarat is offering a paid, full-time traineeship as a Trainee Dental Assistant. You’ll learn how to assist dentists, prepare rooms and equipment, and reassure patients during appointments in a supportive team.

No prior dental experience required; you’ll gain a nationally recognised qualification at no cost, with hands-on training, mentoring, and opportunities to grow in dental care and practice management in Ballarat.

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience required.
• Willing to learn and follow instructions.
• Excellent communication and a friendly demeanour.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during treatment.
• Prepare rooms and equipment.
• Clean and sterilise instruments.
• Reassure patients throughout appointments.

Skills

Warm personality

Customer service

Teamwork

Curious

Coachable

Reliability

Attention to detail

Job description

Earn while you learn. Build skills for life. Start a career worth smiling about.

Love connecting with people? Enjoy practical, hands-on work? Ready to discover what you're capable of?

Join Smile Studio Ballarat as a Trainee Dental Assistant and turn your enthusiasm into valuable healthcare skills. You'll earn a wage, work towards a nationally recognised qualification and learn alongside a supportive team that wants to see you succeed.

Whether you're leaving school, starting your first job or ready for a fresh direction, this could be your next step.

Bring your personality, curiosity and willingness to learn.

We’d love to meet someone who:

Is warm and friendly: you enjoy talking to people and helping them feel comfortable.

Brings a positive attitude: you're ready to get involved and contribute to the team.

Is curious and coachable: you ask questions, welcome feedback and enjoy learning.

Is reliable: you turn up on time, follow through and take pride in your work.

Notices the details: you like things organised and understand the importance of following instructions.

Works well with others: you communicate clearly, lend a hand and ask for help when needed.

You'll learn how to assist dentists during treatment, prepare rooms and equipment, clean and sterilise instruments, and reassure patients throughout their appointments. It's an active, varied role where care and teamwork make a difference every day.

There's plenty to look forward to:

• Paid, full-time employment while you complete your traineeship.
• A nationally recognised dental qualification at no cost to you.
• Hands-on training and real clinical experience.
• Mentoring, coaching and encouragement as your confidence grows.
• A welcoming local team that supports your development.
• A foundation for future opportunities in dental care, healthcare and practice management.

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