Job Description
Join our team as a Dental Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care while supporting our dental team in a friendly, professional environment.
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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Until September ****
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Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
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Remuneration: $71,335 - $76,205 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
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Hours Per Week: 38
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Requisition ID: REQ******
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Location: Taree Community Health Service
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Applications Close: Tuesday, 15th September ****
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About The Opportunity
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An exciting opportunity is available for a Dental Assistant to join the Taree Dental team, providing high-quality oral health services to the Greater Manning community. These roles offer the chance to work alongside a diverse team of experienced practitioners in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include
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Providing chairside assistance across a broad range of dental procedures in accordance with clinical and patient safety standards
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Preparing and maintaining clinical environments in line with infection prevention and control protocols
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Ensuring the availability, sterilisation, and maintenance of instruments, materials, and equipment
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Additional Responsibilities May Include
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Monitoring stock levels and maintaining appropriate inventory control
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Reporting equipment faults and maintenance requirements in a timely manner
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Supporting efficient clinic operations within a multidisciplinary team environment
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About You
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You are a motivated and reliable Dental Assistant who is committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
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You are confident providing chairside support across a range of procedures and apply a strong understanding of infection control principles to maintain a safe and compliant workspace.
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Your ability to work collaboratively within a team, combined with well-developed communication skills, enables you to build positive relationships with both patients and colleagues.
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You understand the importance of confidentiality and patient privacy, and you are comfortable using dental software and general computer systems to support daily clinical and administrative tasks.
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Requirements
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Current Dental Assistant Certificate recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia up to the level of Certificate 3 and or unqualified but experienced dental assistant.
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What We Can Offer You
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Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
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Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
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Proximity to shopping and other services
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Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
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4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
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6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
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Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
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Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
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Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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Additional Information
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An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
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Job share / part time arrangements will be considered
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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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
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We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD****_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting
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Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

📌 Grade1 Dental Assistant (Taree)
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