Dental Assistant – Trainees Welcome | Full Training Provided

Always wanted to work in dentistry? This is your chance.

You don't need any dental experience. We'll teach you everything. Already qualified or experienced? We'd love to hear from you too.

Chisholm Dental Surgery is a long-established, community-focused practice entering an exciting new chapter. Under new owner Dr Cheng Zhang, we're expanding from two to four surgeries and bringing in modern technology, including 3D scanning, 3D printing and CBCT imaging. We're looking for someone who is keen to learn and wants to grow with us.

Who this suits

School leavers looking for a real career, not just a job

Career changers from hospitality, retail, childcare, support workers or customer service

Anyone who has thought about dental assisting and wants to get started with full support

Experienced dental assistants who want to help shape a practice's current standards and grow with it

How we'll train you

You'll work through a structured training program developed with an experienced dental practice coach.



You'll learn alongside our team at a steady pace and won't be thrown in the deep end. We'll also support you to complete your Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

What you'll learn

Assisting the dentist chairside during a wide range of treatments

Setting up and preparing surgeries so everything runs smoothly

Infection control and instrument sterilisation to Australian standards

Looking after patients from the moment they arrive

Reception and front desk skills

What we offer

Casual position to start, moving to full-time for the right person

Starting hours flexible and discussed at interview

$30–$35 per hour + super, plus 25% casual loading while employed casually, based on skills and experience

Weekday hours

Start as soon as possible

Free parking directly outside

A clear career pathway in a growing practice

About you

Reliable, punctual and well-organised

Warm and friendly with people of all ages

Keen to learn and happy to take feedback

Takes pride in doing things properly

📌 Dental Assistant – Trainees Welcome | Full Training Provided (Canberra)
🏢 Chisholm Dental
📍 Canberra