About the role

Zenith Dental Clinic is a growing, patient-centred practice in Toormina on the beautiful Coffs Coast of New South Wales. We are expanding. That means we are looking for the right people to grow with us and not just to fill a position, but to become a real part of our team for the long term.

No previous dental experience is required. We are looking for people with the right attitude, a genuine care for others and a willingness to learn. We will teach you everything else.

This is more than just chair-side assisting — we want you to understand how a whole dental practice works. From your first week, you will be learning, contributing and growing. We will support to complete your Certificate III in Dental Assisting, with training costs covered by the practice. You will earn a recognised national qualification while gaining real, hands-on experience every day.

This is not just a job. It is a professional qualification and the foundation of a career.

Key responsibilities

- Chair-side dental assisting — working alongside our dentists during a full range of procedures

- Patient care and communication — welcoming patients, easing anxiety and ensuring they feel looked after

- Preparing treatment rooms — setting up procedure trays, maintaining cleanliness and room readiness

- Infection control and sterilisation — learning and applying clinical safety protocols to the highest standard

- Dental instruments and equipment — understanding what everything is, how it works and how to care for it

- Clinical records and charting — assisting with documentation, X-rays and accurate patient records

- Reception and front desk systems — understanding scheduling, patient flow and practice coordination

- Practice administration — billing, health fund processing and the business side of a healthcare practice





- Patient follow-up and recall — how great practices stay connected with their patients between visits

- Working alongside dentists and other healthcare professionals in a team environment

About you

- Finishing school or have recently finished Year 12

- Looking for your first professional career opportunity

- Friendly, warm and comfortable talking to people from all walks of life

- Reliable, punctual and someone who takes pride in showing up

- Organised, attentive to detail and calm under pressure

- Willing to learn, open to feedback and genuinely motivated to grow

- Positive, respectful and a natural team player

- Interested in building a long-term career rather than just finding a short-term job

- No previous dental experience or knowledge required

Benefits

- A structured dental assistant traineeship pathway with mentoring from day one

- Hands-on experience in a busy, modern and growing dental practice

- Support to complete your Certificate III in Dental Assisting

- Exposure to clinical, administrative and patient-facing roles across the whole practice

- Competitive pay in line with the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020

- A positive, values-driven team culture where you are treated with respect and invested in

- Real prospect for continued employment and career progression after successful training

If you are motivated, enjoy working with people and want the opportunity to earn while you learn — we would love to hear from you.

Please send us

- Your résumé
- A short introduction about yourself (a paragraph is all we need)
- Why you are interested in beginning a career in dentistry — in your own words

Already working in health and hospitality? We'd love to hear from you too.

We're growing fast and expect new roles from early 2027 — if you're looking for a sea-change or to see-a-change, drop us your résumé and we'll be in touch.

📌 Dental Assistant trainee (Toormina)
🏢 Zenith Dental Clinic
📍 Toormina