Are you ready to kick-start your dental career with an incredible opportunity? Look no further!
East Coast Apprenticeships is offering a full-time Dental Assistant Traineeship that will set you on the path to success. Work alongside skilled professionals, receive top-notch training, and become a valued member of the dental profession.
No experience? No problem! We provide comprehensive on-the-job training, ensuring you gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel. You will be working while studying a Certificate III in Dental Assisting If successful, you will be gaining experience in the workplace with one of our host employers. Traineeship duration: 12 months
Duties may include but not limited to:
- Greet patients and prepare them for treatment
- Mix materials for fillings; sterilise and prepare instruments
- Arrange and hand instruments, medication and dental materials to practitioners
- Prepare dental materials and develop x-rays
- Use suction devices and water sprays
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment
- May advise patients on dental health education and post-operative care
- May act as receptionist for dental practitioners, perform billing and other clerical tasks.
- Maintaining high standards of infection control
- Any other tasks requested by the host employer
Applicants will ideally meet the following criteria:
- Be well presented, enthusiastic, reliable and punctual
- Be motivated with a positive attitude
- Must have strong attention to detail & good dexterity skills High level of personal presentation
- Great listening abilities & compassionate nature
- Have a minimum P1 driver’s licence and access to a vehicle
Modern Award rates apply Access the PACT Calculator via Fairwork Website to help you understand your hourly rate. The PACT calculator can be found at https://calculate.fairwork.gov.au/CheckPay/Summary
Please note: Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a visa that allows them to work in Australia
**Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview**
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: $14.00 – $22.00 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- Driver Licence (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
