Dental Assistant Trainee: Learn & Grow in a Supportive Team

Absolutely Dental; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Mentoring program

Team culture

Work-life balance

Job summary

Absolutely Dental in Townsville is seeking a motivated Trainee Dental Assistant to support dentists and oral health therapists in delivering outstanding patient care. You will help prepare rooms, sterilise instruments, and ensure a smooth daily operation of the practice.

We provide full training, ongoing mentoring, and opportunities to develop your dental career in a friendly, collaborative environment. Weekend Saturdays may be required as part of a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly, professional and approachable.
• Reliable and punctual with a can-do attitude.
• Willing to complete a Certificate III in Dental Assisting.
• Good communicator and team player.
• Caring and confident with patients.
• Organised and eager to learn.
• Able to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Available to work alternating Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist during clinical procedures
• Preparing and setting up treatment rooms
• Sterilisation and infection control
• Cleaning and maintaining clinical areas
• Taking care of patients and helping them feel comfortable
• Preparing instruments and materials
• Maintaining stock and general practice duties
• Following workplace health and safety procedures

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Good communicator

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Absolutely Dental in Townsville is seeking a motivated Trainee Dental Assistant to support dentists and oral health therapists in delivering outstanding patient care. You will help prepare rooms, sterilise instruments, and ensure a smooth daily operation of the practice.

We provide full training, ongoing mentoring, and opportunities to develop your dental career in a friendly, collaborative environment. Weekend Saturdays may be required as part of a rotating schedule.