- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
- Discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Dental Clinic Assistant

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Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Technical/Laboratory support

Dental Clinic Assistant Level ) & Dental Clinic Assistant Level )

- Work in a state-of-the-art clinical and teaching environment with exposure to diverse dental cases.
- Be part of a supportive team that contributes to the development of future dental professionals.
- Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
- Level 3 Base salary range: $69,666 – $77,167 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
- Level 4 Base salary range: $80,293 - $85,291 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Oral Health Centre is part of the UWA Dental School delivering general and specialist treatment to eligible patients from the Department of Health and providing suitable patients to the dental student’s programme.

The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia is a collaborative Centre and the primary focus for oral health education, research and specialist care delivery in Western Australia.



The Centre will treat approximately 14,000 patients per annum and deliver several clinical and technical training programmes.

About the opportunity

- Join a leading oral health facility supporting clinical care and dental education across Western Australia.
- Play a hands‑on role in delivering high-quality patient care alongside experienced clinicians and students.
- Contribute to a team-oriented team environment focused on service excellence and continuous improvement.

About you

- Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (or equivalent) with practical chairside experience.
- Strong understanding of infection control, sterilisation, and clinical procedures.
- Experience in reception or administrative support within a clinical setting.
- Excellent communication skills with a patient-focused, culturally aware approach.
- Well-organised with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Note

Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A Current First Aid Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.

Closing date:



11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday 11 th August 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6‑digit job reference number.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

Advertised: 28 Jul 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Aug 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

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📌 Dental Clinic Assistant (Perth)
🏢 University Of Western Australia
📍 Perth