Dental Assistant Trainee: Earn While You Learn & Cert III

Dental Assistant Network; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certificate III funded

Above-award pay

4 weeks annual leave

Wellbeing days

Gym discounts

Fresh fruit weekly

Dental product discounts

Mentorship program

Job summary

Pacific Smiles Greenhills is offering a paid 12-month Dental Assistant Trainee role with full-time hours and on-the-job training to earn a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

You will assist dentists, keep the clinical space clean and safe, and support reception with bookings, payments, and patient records. You’ll work with a supportive team, enjoy above-award pay with weekend rates, and have clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in healthcare and helping others.
• Comfort working in a clinical environment (issues with mouths and fluids).
• Ability to multitask and follow instructions.
• A friendly attitude and strong communication skills.
• Full-time availability for the 12-month traineeship.
• Proof of Hepatitis B immunity (or willingness to obtain).
• Bonus points for previous retail, reception, or hospitality experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentists with a wide range of procedures; be in the action.
• Keep the clinical space sparkling 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

Multitasking

Communication

Team player

Customer service

Full-time availability

Hepatitis B immunity

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Pacific Smiles Greenhills is offering a paid 12-month Dental Assistant Trainee role with full-time hours and on-the-job training to earn a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

You will assist dentists, keep the clinical space clean and safe, and support reception with bookings, payments, and patient records. You’ll work with a supportive team, enjoy above-award pay with weekend rates, and have clear progression opportunities.