Paid Dental Assisting Traineeship – 12 Months, Cert III

Work & Training; Launceston; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National Training Wage

Training fees paid

Mentor support

Leave entitlements

Job summary

Work & Training in Tasmania offers a 12-month traineeship in dental assisting. Earn while you learn with a National Training Wage and one-on-one training at your workplace. You will graduate with a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dental Assisting (HLT35021).

You’ll gain hands-on experience assisting chair-side, mastering sterilisation, and using dental tools, while also handling admin duties and learning basics of oral health. A Working With Vulnerable People licence is required.

Qualifications

• Training focuses on chair-side assistance during dental treatments.
• Foundation in sterilisation and infection control practices.
• Practical use of dental tools and equipment in clinical settings.
• Admin and front-desk tasks related to a dental practice.
• Fundamental knowledge of oral health and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists during procedures in a clinical setting.
• Maintain sterile environments and follow infection control protocols.
• Handle front-desk tasks and practice administration.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

Dental tools & equipment

Admin & front-desk tasks

Oral health basics

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting (HLT35021)

Tools

Dental tools & equipment

Job description

Work & Training in Tasmania offers a 12-month traineeship in dental assisting. Earn while you learn with a National Training Wage and one-on-one training at your workplace. You will graduate with a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dental Assisting (HLT35021).

You’ll gain hands-on experience assisting chair-side, mastering sterilisation, and using dental tools, while also handling admin duties and learning basics of oral health. A Working With Vulnerable People licence is required.