Dental Assistant Traineeship

Start Your Career in Dental Assisting!

Are you in Year 10–12, recently finished school, or interested in establishing a long-term career in dental assisting?

A well-established dental clinic in Nundah is looking for a motivated and reliable person to join our team through a part-time Dental Assisting Traineeship.

**No previous dental assisting experience is required.**

This is an opportunity to earn while you learn, gain practical experience in a busy dental practice and complete your Certificate III in Dental Assisting – with the training costs paid by the employer.

We are specifically looking for someone who sees dental assisting as a long-term career path and would like to grow with a stable and supportive dental team.

Following successful completion of the traineeship, we are committed to providing the successful trainee with at least 12 months of continued full-time employment (or equivalent), subject to normal terms and conditions of employment.

What You'll Learn

Our clinic provides a broad range of dental services, giving you exposure to a variety of clinical and administrative areas.

Working alongside our dentists and experienced team, you'll receive hands-on training in:

Chairside dental assisting for: general dental procedures, assisting with Sleep Dentistry / sedation cases. dental surgery setup and preparation, Infection control and instrument sterilisation, Preparing and maintaining treatment room, Patient care and communication, Dental PMS system administration, Reception and appointment management, Clinical records and practice systems, Working effectively as part of a professional dental team

As your confidence and experience grow, you'll gradually take on more responsibility with the support of our team.

Your Qualification

As part of the traineeship, you will work towards completing your: Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Your approved training costs will be paid by the employer, allowing you to gain both a nationally recognised qualification and valuable workplace experience while earning an income.

Who Would This Suit?

This position would be suitable for:

> Year 10, 11 or 12 students

> Recent school leavers

> Someone looking to begin their first career in a new industry

> Someone considering a career change

> Anyone with a genuine interest in the field of dental assisting

> Someone looking for a stable and long-term career.

You do not need previous dental assisting experience. We are much more interested in finding someone with the right attitude, reliability and willingness to learn.

## We're Looking for Someone Who Is

* Interested in establishing a long-term career in dental assisting

* Reliable and punctual

* Stable and committed to their employment

* Willing to learn

* Friendly, polite and comfortable speaking with people

* Organised and attentive to detail

* Comfortable working in a clinical environment

* Caring and respectful towards patients

* Able to work well as part of a team

* Committed to completing the Certificate III traineeship

* Interested in growing with the practice over the long term

## What We Offer

* Part-time paid employment while you study

* Certificate III in Dental Assisting training paid by the employer

* Hands-on training with experienced dental professionals

* Exposure to a wide range of dental procedures

* Experience across clinical assisting, sterilisation, administration and reception

* A supportive environment where you can gradually build your skills and confidence

* A nationally recognised qualification upon successful completion

* A genuine pathway into a long-term dental assisting career

* Commitment to at least 12 months of continued full-time or equivalent employment following successful completion of the traineeship, subject to normal employment terms and conditions

* Convenient Nundah location close to public transport

Hours & Employment

This is a part-time traineeship, with working and training arrangements to be discussed with the successful applicant.

School-based traineeship arrangements may also be considered for suitable Year 10–12 students.

Employment and wages will be in accordance with applicable traineeship arrangements and Award requirements.

Interested?

If you're interested in dentistry and would like the opportunity to gain a qualification, earn an income and establish a long-term career at the same time, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and a short introduction telling us about yourself, why you're interested in dental assisting, and what you're hoping to do after finishing school or completing your traineeship.

We are looking for someone who wants more than just a part-time job — we're looking for someone who would like to learn, grow and build a stable career in dental assisting.