Dental Assitance Trainee

Signature Dentistry; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Signature Dentistry in Melbourne is seeking a Trainee Dental Assistant with no prior dental experience. You will train onsite, working two days per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, alongside an experienced team in a premium practice.

This role focuses on learning all aspects of dental assisting, from room setup to instrument preparation, sterilisation and patient care. We provide full training, a friendly environment and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience required.
• Training provided from day one.
• Attitude and learning potential prioritized.
• Supportive, premium practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists during procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and equipment.
• Ensure sterilisation and infection control.
• Maintain instruments and patient care.

Skills

Warm & friendly

Communication skills

Reliable & punctual

Team player

Professional presentation

Attention to detail

Eager to learn

Job description

Trainee Dental Assistant – Premium Dental Practice
No Experience Required | Full Training Provided | Tuesday & Thursdays

An exciting opportunity to begin your dental career in a premium, high-end dental practice — with no previous dental experience required.

We are looking for an exceptional, enthusiastic and motivated person to join our friendly team as a Trainee Dental Assistant, working two days per week – Tuesdays and Thursdays.

This is not your typical entry-level position.

You will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills within a high-end, premium dental practice, working alongside an experienced team in a professional, modern and supportive environment.

No dental experience? No problem.

For us, attitude matters more than experience. We are looking for the right person — someone warm, polished, reliable and genuinely excited about learning. We will provide the training and support you need to develop into a confident dental assistant.

Why this is a fantastic opportunity

Start your dental career with no previous experience required

Learn in a premium, high-end dental practice

Full hands‑on training and ongoing support

Work just two days per week – Tuesday & Thursdays

Friendly, welcoming and supportive team environment

Develop valuable clinical and patient‑care skills

Gain experience in a professional practice with high standards of patient care

For someone considering a career in dentistry or healthcare, this is a wonderful opportunity to gain valuable experience and learn the right way from the very beginning.

What you’ll learn

Working closely with our dentists and team, we will train you in all aspects of dental assisting, including:

• Assisting the our hygenists and eventually our dentists during dental procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms and equipment
• Sterilisation and infection control
• Instrument preparation and organisation
• Patient care and communication
• Maintaining our high standards of presentation and cleanliness
• Supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the practice

You don't need to know how to do any of this yet — we’ll teach you.

Who we’re looking for

Because we can teach dental assisting skills, we're much more interested in who you are and the attitude you bring to work.

You may be perfect for this position if you are:

• Warm, friendly and confident with people
• Professional and well presented
• Positive, enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Reliable and punctual
• Caring and naturally attentive to others
• Organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a professional, high‑standard environment
• A great team player
• Someone who takes pride in doing things properly

Previous dental experience or dental qualifications are NOT required.

We're looking for someone with the right personality, work ethic and attitude — we'll help you develop the skills.

The position

Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Hours: 2 days per week
Experience: No dental experience required
Training: Full training provided
Environment: Premium, professional, friendly and supportive

Could this be the opportunity you've been looking for?

If you've ever considered working in dentistry but haven't known how to get your foot in the door, this could be your opportunity.

Rather than simply looking for someone who already has experience, we're offering the right person the chance to learn, grow and become part of a fantastic dental team from the beginning.

If you're enthusiastic, dependable and excited by the opportunity to work in a premium dental environment, we would love to meet you.