Dental Assistant Trainee

Miners Dental Clinic; Wonthaggi; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Miners Dental Clinic in Victoria, Australia, invites you to join as a Trainee Dental Assistant. You’ll gain hands-on clinical experience, earn a wage and work toward a nationally recognised qualification at no cost. You’ll be mentored, coached and supported by a welcoming local team to help you grow.

This active role focuses on assisting dentists, preparing rooms and equipment, sterilising instruments and keeping patients comfortable throughout appointments.

Qualifications

• Show enthusiasm, curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Interest in assisting dentists and supporting patient comfort.
• Be reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Learn to assist dentists during treatment, prepare rooms and sterilise instruments, reassure patients.

Skills

People skills

Willingness to learn

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 Miners Dental Clinic 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.

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.

Show us a little of who you are!