Employment Type: Various, Temporary/Permanent Full time (Up until 30/12/2028)
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $71,335.00 - $76,205.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 23 Nov 2026, 11:59pm

Dental Assistant
Orange Oral Health

About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated experienced dental assistant.

Orange Community Dental Clinic is located within the Orange Hospital. It is a modern 8 chair dental clinic. As a dental assistant you will provide chair side assistance to dental clinicians, and general support to the dental team including, reception, administration duties and maintaining infection control standards

Providing outreach services to small surrounding towns and/or mobile dental care in schools, with an occasional overnight stay.

You will be a part of our 9 day fortnight trial giving you one day off every 2 weeks.

9-day fortnight hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 – 17:00, Wednesday 08:00 – 16:45

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To apply for this role:

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- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

- Upload your current resume

- Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Karen Banks on (02) 6850 7314 or at [email protected]

Additional information for applicants:

- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible people.

- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.

- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive workplace for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

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📌 Dental Assistant Grade 1 (Orange)
🏢 Western NSW Local Health District
📍 Orange