Dental Assistant Trainee

Applications close Sunday 5 July 2026

Start Your Career in Dental Assisting with Latrobe Community Health Service

Are you looking for a rewarding career in healthcare? Join Latrobe Community Health Service as a Dental Assistant Trainee and gain valuable hands-on experience while completing a Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

Why Latrobe Community Health Service?

At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness and intervene earlier through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.

With origins in regional Gippsland, Victoria, we have grown rapidly and now provide a wide range of services including general practice, nursing, allied health, dental, counselling and psychology, alcohol and drug treatment, migrant and refugee settlement services, social connection programs, carer support services, and NDIS services in partnership with the NDIA.

About the Traineeship

This is a 12-month traineeship within our Oral Health Team, providing you with the opportunity to gain practical experience while studying towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

Throughout the traineeship, you will be supported and mentored by a team of experienced and qualified Dental Assistants who will train you in all aspects of the role.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working chairside in one of our dental clinics
• Assisting dental clinicians during patient appointments
• Following infection prevention and control standards
• Supporting instrument sterilisation processes
• Assisting with reception and administrative duties
• Supporting our Client Service Officers as required

What You'll Gain

Practical experience working within a professional Oral Health Team

A nationally recognised Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Training in chairside assisting, reception duties, sterilisation, and infection control

Ongoing support and mentoring from qualified Dental Assistants

Skills and experience that prepare you for a rewarding healthcare career

What You'll Need

• A current Victorian Driver Licence (preferred but not essential)
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee) or VIT Registration

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic full-time Dental Assistant Trainee to support our team and contribute to delivering high-quality dental care to members of the local community.

What's In It For You?

• Optional Salary Packaging (including novated leasing)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
• Online and onsite Training & Development opportunities
• Career progression pathways
• Flexible working arrangements

Upon Successful Completion

At the end of the 12-month traineeship, you will be a qualified Dental Assistant, equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to begin your career in the dental industry.

Take the first step towards a rewarding and professional future in Dental Assisting with Latrobe Community Health Service.

For more information about this position, please contact:

Belinda Stagg

Team Leader Clinical Support - Regional

(03) 5171 1404

At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email ***email_hidden***

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