Kickstart Your Career in Dental with a Paid Traineeship!

Join Pacific Smiles Bairnsdale | Full-Time |Earn While You Learn!

Ready to get hands-on in a clinical role, build in-demand skills, and grow a career with real impact? Join Australia’s largest branded dental network as a Dental Assistant Trainee and step into a bright future in healthcare!

This paid, 12-month traineeship is your gateway to a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dental Assisting—with full support, training, and a team that truly wants to see you succeed.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

•  Earn while you learn – Full-time income during your traineeship
•  Gain a formal qualification in Dental Assisting
• ⏱️ Enjoy a flexible 9‑day fortnight, with a mix of weekday shifts and shared rotating weekends - higher weekend hourly rates apply!
•  Ongoing career development and high chance of ongoing employment
•  Be part of a supportive, fun team that values your growth
•  Work for a leading brand with centres all across Australia

Your Role at a Glance

• Assist Dentists with a wide range of procedures – you’ll be right in the action
• Keep our clinical space sparkling clean and safe
• Deliver caring service to every patient
• Support reception with bookings, payments, and patient records
• Be part of a high-energy team where no two days are the same!

What You’ll Bring

• A genuine interest in healthcare and helping others
• Comfort working in a clinical environment (yes, there’ll be mouths and fluids!)
• Ability to multitask and follow instructions
• A friendly attitude and strong communication skills
• Full-time availability for the 12-month traineeship
• Bonus points for previous retail, reception, or hospitality experience!

Perks & Benefits

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting (fully funded!)
• Stability, above-award pay + penalty rates
• ️ 4 weeks annual leave + 2 additional wellbeing days
• Corporate gym membership discounts
• Fresh fruit delivered weekly to every centre
• Discounts on dental products
• A supportive, values-driven culture with mentorship and recognition

At Pacific Smiles, we Unify, Adapt, and Play to Win—and we’re ready to welcome YOU to our team at Bairnsdale. If you're ready to start your healthcare journey and make a real difference in people’s lives, this is your moment.

Please Note: To work in Dental in QLD, you are required to hold a Blue Card for paid employment (at no cost to you). You can discuss this further with us during an interview if you have any concerns.

Not the right fit for you?  Set up email alerts as new job postings become available or put through an expression of interest and we will contact you when a position that fits what you're looking for opens up!