Job Description

Have you thought about working in the Medical Industry but not sure how to make a start? A 12 month Traineeship in Dental Assisting is a great way to decide if this industry is for you. Make a start on your future career pathway, and earn while you learn.

🦷 Why Choose This Traineeship?

• Get paid to learn — no student debt!
• Start your career in a professional healthcare setting.
• 12 months of hands-on experience working alongside real dentists and hygienists.
• One-on-one training right at your workplace with qualified trainers.
• Graduate with a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dental Assisting (HLT35021)

👩‍⚕️ What You’ll Learn:

• How to assist chair-side during dental treatments.
• Sterilisation and infection control techniques.
• How to use dental tools and equipment.
• Admin and front-desk tasks.
• Basics of oral health.

💼 What’s In It for You?

• You’re employed by Work & Training — one of Tasmania’s biggest employer of apprentices and trainees.
• Support from your workplace team and your own Work & Training mentor.
• Trainers come to you, so no extra study days off-site.
• Training fees paid.
• Accrual of leave entitlements.

💰 Pay:

• Earn a National Training Wage while you build your skills.

📍 Full-time role (Monday to Friday) — great routine and real-world experience!

📝 How to Apply:

1. Upload your current resume.
2. Add a cover letter telling us why you’re interested in dental work.
3. Fill in the online recruitment details.

📞 What Happens Next?

• We’ll call you for a quick chat.
• You may be asked to complete aptitude testing.
• You may be invited to a face to face interview with our host.
• If you’re the right fit, we’ll get you started with your qualification and arrange your start date!
• 💥 Don’t wait around — this is your chance to step into a career in healthcare, gain a qualification, and earn money doing it.

🧡💙 Why Work & Training?

Your well-being matters. As part of our commitment to supporting you, you’ll have access to our Apprentice Wellness Program, designed to equip you with tools for resilience, stress management, and maintaining a healthy work–life balance. You’ll receive a tailored wellness session as you begin your traineeship, helping you feel confident and supported from day one.

We are committed to supporting National Reconciliation efforts through the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan, fostering respectful relationships and creating meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.