Grade 1 Dental Assistant - Department of Oral Medicine and Special Needs Dentistry

Support diverse patients across specialist and community settings

Be part of a renowned teaching and learning environment

Help deliver exceptional oral healthcare, support specialist dental procedures and build positive patient experiences in Oral Medicine and Special Care Dentistry.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $71,335 - $76,205 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Centre for Oral Health

Where you'll be working

Join the Department of Oral Medicine, Pathology and Special Care Dentistry at the Westmead Centre for Oral Health, one of Australia's largest and most respected public oral health services. As part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), you'll contribute to delivering better health services for western Sydney and beyond while working with highly skilled clinicians in a supportive, patient-focused environment.

- State-wide provider of general, emergency and specialist dental services
- Key teaching facility for the University of Sydney Faculty of Dentistry
- Modern clinical and operating facilities supporting advanced patient care
- Collaborative culture built on respect, openness, empowerment and teamwork
- Opportunities to work across clinics and community-based oral health programs

What you'll be doing

As a Dental Assistant Grade 1, you will play a vital role in supporting clinicians to provide high-quality oral healthcare to patients with a wide range of treatment needs. You will ensure efficient clinical operations while maintaining exceptional standards of patient care, infection control and service delivery.

- Assist clinicians with dental procedures, patient preparation, instrument transfer, moisture control and patient support
- Prepare, maintain and reprocess instruments, equipment and materials in accordance with infection prevention and sterilisation standards




- Accurately manage patient records and clinical information using NSW Health and Oral Health digital systems
- Participate in training, orientation activities and support the development of trainees and new team members
- Contribute to oral health promotion activities and provide services across WSLHD clinics, hospitals, residential facilities, schools and community settings as required

Qualification and Selection Criteria

Qualifications: Certificate III in Dental Assisting or recognised equivalent/current enrolment in the course.

- Recent, adequate experience as a Dental Assistant.
- Demonstrated ability to assist the clinician in a four-handed environment, with a variety of dental procedures including general and specialised care.
- Demonstrated ability to perform effective infection control procedures in all aspects of Dental Assisting.
- Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in dental charting.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
- The ability to work in a large, multidisciplinary team, and be able to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including fellow health care workers and the general public.
- Excellent organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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 .

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of Current South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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📌 Grade 1 Dental Assistant - Department of Oral Medicine and Special NeedsDentistry (City of Parramatta Council)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 City of Parramatta Council