Begin a Rewarding Career with Hamilton Dental
Hamilton Dental in Mission Beach is looking for a friendly, motivated person to join our team as a
Dental Assisting Trainee
.
Open to applicants from Year 10 through to adulthood, this traineeship is a great pathway to start your career in healthcare.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys helping people and wants to build a long-term career without having to leave the Cassowary Coast.
What You'll Gain
As a Dental Assisting Trainee, you will:
Complete a
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
while you work.
Receive paid, hands-on training from experienced dental professionals.
Learn practical skills in a modern brand-new dental clinic.
Develop confidence working with patients and healthcare professionals.
Build valuable teamwork and communication skills.
Have the opportunity for ongoing employment after successfully completing your traineeship.
About the Traineeship
Duration:
24 months
Qualification:
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Hours:
Minimum 20 paid hours per week
Location:
Hamilton Dental, Mission Beach
During your traineeship, you will work alongside our friendly dental team while completing your studies.
Some study will be completed at home as part of your qualification, with support provided throughout your learning journey.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Dental Assisting Trainee, your daily duties may include:
Assisting dentists and dental professionals during patient appointments.
Preparing treatment rooms before each patient arrives.
Cleaning, sterilising and organising dental instruments and equipment.
Helping maintain a clean, safe and organised workplace.




Greeting patients and making them feel welcome.
Supporting patients who may feel nervous or anxious about dental treatment.
Restocking supplies and preparing equipment for procedures.
Learning about infection control, workplace safety and dental procedures.
Working closely with other members of the dental team to provide excellent patient care.
No previous experience is required.
We will provide all the training you need.
A positive attitude and willingness to learn are the most important qualities.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
Friendly, kind and caring.
Empathetic and understanding towards others.
Reliable and punctual.
Enthusiastic and motivated to learn current skills.
A good listener who can follow instructions carefully.
A team player who enjoys working with others.
Confident speaking with patients, families and team members.
Organised and able to pay attention to detail.
Proactive and willing to take initiative.
Professional and respectful.
Interested in healthcare and helping people.
Why Choose Hamilton Dental?
At Hamilton Dental, we believe in creating a supportive and welcoming workplace where our trainees can learn, grow and succeed.
We have one trainee now very close to successfully completing the same traineeship!
Our experienced team is committed to helping you develop the knowledge and practical skills needed for a successful career in dentistry.
If you are looking for a meaningful career, enjoy helping people, and are excited to learn in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your cover letter, resume and contactable references to Jennifer Hamilton via email ******

📌 Dental Assisting Traineeship (Queensland)
🏢 Hamilton Dental
📍 Queensland