Dental Assisting Traineeship - Launceston

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.

We welcome applications from people of all ages and genders, including mature-age candidates. 

🦷 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.
• Then you may be invited to meet the host employer for an interview.
• If you’re the right fit, we’ll get you started with your qualification and arrange your start date!

If you are the successful candidate you will be required to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People card and also meet immunity requirements to work within this Health Care setting.

💥 Don’t wait around — this is your chance to step into a career in healthcare, gain a qualification, and earn money doing it.

Make a fantastic start to your future career as a Dental Assistant, with an excellent host, and all the support needed to make your training a success.