Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location:
Position Classification: Dental Assist Gde 1/2
Remuneration: $71,335.00 - $85,240.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ689451
Applications Close: 6 September 2026
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

Dental Assistant - Support Smiles in Our Rural Community
Are you passionate about helping people maintain healthy smiles and providing essential support to dental professionals?
At Eurobodalla our Dental Assistants play a key role in delivering high-quality dental care in a welcoming rural environment. Join our team and make a difference in oral health for patients of all ages.
Join us and help keep our community smiling bright.

Support for

- Sustainable Healthcare:
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
- A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
- Moving to the area? Visit

What you'll be doing
The Dental Assistant assists dental officers and oral health therapists to deliver safe and effective oral health services
by providing clinical and administrative assistance and support.

Selection Criteria * Experience in dental assisting and qualification in a field recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia or equivalent, OR experience and preparedness to undertake Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

- Demonstrated high level of competency in assisting with all oral health care procedures.
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of current infection control principles and procedures.




- Demonstrated ability to use computer software and electronic systems to complete work tasks.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of the team.
- Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.





Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel protected, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.

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For role related queries or questions contact Santanu Banerjee on [email protected]

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