• Job Description

  Req#: 293263
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Work closely with patients, carers, and dental professionals
  • Support clinicians to deliver quality oral health care daily
  • Join a supportive team making a difference in public health
    
    
    
  Support dental clinicians in WSLHD to deliver quality care, uphold infection control, and assist in varied oral health services.
  
  Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
  Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
  Remuneration: $65,953 - $70,456 per annum
  Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
  Location: Westmead
  
  
  Where you'll be working
  Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), dedicated to 'better health services for western Sydney and beyond,' serving Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
  • Westmead Centre for Oral Health offers general and specialist dental services across NSW.
  • A key teaching facility for the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Dentistry.
  • Equipped with advanced patient care and operating facilities. Provides General Practice and Emergency Dentistry care, addressing a range of oral health needs.
  • Committed to collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment in healthcare.
  
  
  
  What you'll be doing
  This position will assist clinicians, including student clinicians, to deliver a high standard of general oral healthcare to eligible patients at all facilities across Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). This position ensures optimal service delivery is achieved by providing effective clinical support and patient care.
  
  How to Apply
  Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
  
  
  
  Essential Requirements
  • Qualification: Certificate III in Dental Assisting or recognised equivalent/current enrolment in the course
  
  Selection Criteria
  1. Certificate III in Dental Assisting or recognised equivalent or experience and willingness to undertake.
  2. Recent experience as a Dental Assistant.
  3. Demonstrated ability to perform effective infection control procedures in all aspects of Dental Assisting.
  4. Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in dental charting with good computer skills.
  5. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with proven ability to liaise with a wide range of individuals.
  6. Demonstrated understanding of work health safety requirements.
  7. Excellent organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills.
  
  
  
  
  Requisition ID: REQ545502
  Applications Close: 10th June 2025
  
  
  
  
  Need more information?
  • Discover more about the application process.
  • Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
  • Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
  • For enquiries about the role, contact Nina Wu at Nina.Wu@health.nsw.gov.au.
  People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
  
  
  
  Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
  
  
  
  Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
  
  
  
  
  Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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• About the company

  The New South Wales Ministry of Health, branded NSW Health, is a ministerial department of the New South Wales Government.

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