Dental Assistant Trainee — Learn, Grow, Earn Cert III

Zenith Dental Clinic; Toormina; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from day one

Training funded for Certificate III in

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Zenith Dental Clinic in Toormina, NSW is expanding and offering a structured dental assistant traineeship. No prior dental experience is required; we will teach you everything and support you to complete your Certificate III in Dental Assisting, gaining hands-on experience daily.

From day one you will learn, contribute and grow as part of a professional, values-driven team focused on patient-centred care and long-term career development.

Qualifications

• No dental experience required; willing to learn and be trained.
• Friendly, warm, and comfortable talking to people from all backgrounds.
• Reliable, punctual and motivated to grow in a dental setting.
• Interest in building a long-term career in dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Chair-side dental assisting alongside dentists during procedures.
• Provide patient care and clear communication to ease anxiety.
• Prepare treatment rooms, trays, and maintain cleanliness.
• Learn infection control and sterilisation to high standards.
• Understand and care for dental instruments and equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Year 12 completed

Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or equivalent)

Job description

Zenith Dental Clinic in Toormina, NSW is expanding and offering a structured dental assistant traineeship. No prior dental experience is required; we will teach you everything and support you to complete your Certificate III in Dental Assisting, gaining hands-on experience daily.

From day one you will learn, contribute and grow as part of a professional, values-driven team focused on patient-centred care and long-term career development.