Dental Assistant Trainee - Earn While You Learn (12 Months)

Pacific Smiles Group; Maitland City Council; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certificate III in Dental Assisting (f

Above‑award pay & penalties

4 weeks annual leave + wellbeing days

Gym membership discounts

Fresh fruit delivered weekly

Discounts on dental products

Mentorship and recognition culture

Job summary

Pacific Smiles Greenhills is offering a paid Dental Assistant Trainee role for 12 months, with a path to a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dental Assisting. Earn while you learn in Australia’s largest branded dental network, with full support and training to help you succeed.

This full-time traineeship provides on-the-job learning, above‑award pay, and potential ongoing employment across our centres nationwide.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in healthcare and helping others.
• Comfort working in a clinical environment with exposure to typical dental workflows.
• Ability to multitask and follow instructions.
• Friendly attitude and strong communication skills.
• Full-time availability for the 12-month traineeship.
• Proof of Hepatitis B immunity (or willingness to obtain) prior to starting.
• Bonus points for previous retail, reception, or hospitality experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentists with a wide range of procedures.
• Keep the clinical space clean and safe.
• Deliver caring service to every patient.
• Support reception with bookings, payments, and patient records.
• Be part of a high-energy team where no two days are the same.

Skills

Healthcare interest

Communication skills

Multitasking

Full-time availability

Team player

Job description

Pacific Smiles Greenhills is offering a paid Dental Assistant Trainee role for 12 months, with a path to a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dental Assisting. Earn while you learn in Australia’s largest branded dental network, with full support and training to help you succeed.

This full-time traineeship provides on-the-job learning, above‑award pay, and potential ongoing employment across our centres nationwide.