Trainee Dental Assistant

3 weeks ago

Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia HCF Australia Full time

Join to apply for the Trainee Dental Assistant role at HCF Australia.

An exciting opportunity to join our member health team and start a career in the dental field. Are you passionate about dentistry and eager to start a rewarding career in healthcare? Our Dental Assistant Traineeship Program provides an excellent opportunity to kickstart your journey in the world of dental healthcare while making a positive impact on our community.

We are hiring for 2025 program in the following locations:

  • NSW: Sydney CBD, Bondi, Brookvale, Hurstville, Miranda, Parramatta & Blacktown.
  • VIC: Melbourne
Program/Role Overview
  • Duration: Our comprehensive traineeship program spans 12 months, during which you will receive hands-on training and valuable industry insights.
  • Paid Learning: We understand that learning is a two-way street, and that's why we offer a competitive salary to our trainees throughout the program.
  • Skill Development: You will work closely with Dentists, Hygienists and experienced Dental Assistants. You will have responsibilities in instrument sterilization, maintaining a clean and healthy clinical environment and preparing rooms for treatment. Other tasks will include patient care management such as greeting and meeting patients, making follow up appointments and entering patient details into records.
  • Classroom Training: Alongside practical training, you will attend informative classroom sessions to expand your theoretical knowledge of dental healthcare. This is provided through TAFE. Course fees are fully covered by HCF.
  • Certification: Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a recognized certification, enhancing your employability in the dental field.
About You

We are looking for candidates with a positive attitude, initiative and the ability to think ahead to provide seamless support to our Dental teams. To be successful you will have:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to quickly build rapport with patients.
  • Highly developed skills in time management, attention to detail and prioritization
  • A desire to learn and passion in the healthcare industry.
  • Ability to work in a structured and team environment.
  • Ability to complete the requirements of Cert III in Dental Assisting
About HCF

At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we've been putting our members and their health first. As Australia's largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric. We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.

Culture & Benefits

Purpose-driven passion: We're united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.

Wellness and work-life balance: We're committed to wellness and work-life balance, including programs that support mental health and wellbeing.

Next steps

If you require any adjustments to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to Talent Acquisition – peopleservices@hcf.com.au to discuss.

We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as at HCF, we review applications as they are submitted, and may have filled the role prior to the job closing date.

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