Trainee Dental Assistant

Are you friendly, motivated, and excited about building a meaningful career in healthcare — even if you’ve never worked in dental before?

 This is your chance to launch into learning and start a rewarding career in dentistry with on the job training, supportive mentors, and working towards nationally recognised qualification.

About the Role

We are a well-established Orthodontic clinic with practices in Subiaco and Booragoon, in practice for over 30 years. The Role will be a fulltime role based at both our Booragoon and Subiaco clinics.

We have a highly experienced team of Orthodontists, hygienists, dental nurses and reception staff across the two clinics. We are committed to helping all of our team members reach their full potential and provide you with a professional and fun culture with practice events on a regular basis.

You will work alongside experienced Orthodontists and Hygienists, learning hands-on skills and experience with the ultimate goal of enrolling in a Certificate III in Dental Assisting through North Metro TAFE one day per week in the near future.

This entry-level role is perfect for school leavers or career changers seeking a stable, long-term position in a supportive and friendly team environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting clinicians during orthodontic treatments
• Preparing and sterilising instruments and equipment
• Maintaining infection control and safety standards
• Educating patients on oral hygiene and care
• Ensuring the treatment area is clean and organised
• Delivering exceptional customer service and patient care

What We’re Looking For

No dental experience required — we’ll provide full training!
We’re looking for someone who is:

• A natural organiser who plans ahead and pays attention to detail
• Friendly, caring, and great at making people feel comfortable
• Reliable, accountable, and eager to learn
• Confident communicating with patients and colleagues
• Ready to commit to a long-term, stable career (minimum two years)
• Presents themselves with care and professionalism
• Has own transport to be able to work at both clinics on a regular basis.

Please note: Due to the long term training required in this role, working holiday visas will not be considered. Applicants must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency with valid work rights.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Full training provided — no experience needed
• Fully funded Certificate III in Dental Assisting formal qualification
• Get paid while you learn at TAFE
• Supportive, experienced team that values growth and learning
• Work-life balance with consistent hours (Monday–Friday, finish by 5pm, 2pm some days)
• A rewarding career in a specialist environment
• Great team atmosphere
• Shut down period over Christmas
• Monthly massage
• Annual development day for the whole team
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team discounts (including immediate family)
• Fun team events like pyjama day and charity days

Requirements

• National Police Check (prior to commencement)
• Commitment to completing your Certificate III qualification in the future

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take the first step into an exciting and rewarding dental career, we’d love to hear from you!

Please include a cover letter with your application—tell us:

1. Why you’re interested in joining our team
2. Your availability and notice period

Bonus points: Include your favourite ice cream flavour in your cover letter to show us your attention to detail and fun side!

To learn more about us, visit www.theorthodontists.com.au

Send your resume and cover letter outlining your interest to Tania at [email protected] or apply via Seek today.