At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist clinicians in delivering safe and compassionate dental care while supporting patient comfort.
- Company: Join Western Sydney Local Health District, a leading public dental facility.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and supportive team environment with a commitment to quality care.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community oral health and grow your dental career.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 38.43 - 38.43 $ per hour.
Make a difference supporting quality dental care across Western Sydney. Grow your skills in a leading teaching and specialist dental facility. Join a collaborative team committed to better health for our community. Support exceptional patient care. Build your dental career. Make a lasting impact.
Where you'll be working:
Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) at the Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Westmead Hospital, a leading public dental facility providing general, emergency and specialist dental services to eligible patients across NSW. As a key teaching facility for the University of Sydney's Faculty of Dentistry, Westmead Centre for Oral Health combines advanced clinical facilities with a strong commitment to education, teamwork and quality patient care. You'll be part of a diverse and supportive healthcare environment where your contribution helps deliver better oral health outcomes for the community.
- Work alongside experienced clinicians and student clinicians in a dynamic dental care environment.
- Support a broad range of general and emergency dental services in a well-equipped clinical setting.
- Contribute to accessible public dental care for patients with diverse needs, from children to older adults.
- Experience a culture grounded in collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
- Be part of WSLHD, serving communities across Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta.
What you'll be doing:
As a Dental Assistant Grade 1, you'll play an essential role in helping clinicians deliver safe, efficient and compassionate dental care. Combining hands-on clinical support with patient communication and essential administrative tasks, you'll help ensure each patient receives a positive and professional experience.
- Prepare dental instruments, equipment and materials, assist clinicians during procedures, maintain moisture control and support patient comfort and wellbeing.
- Help patients understand their oral healthcare and post-operative instructions, communicating respectfully with patients, carers and the wider clinical team.
- Follow NSW Health policies for personal protective equipment, waste management, instrument reprocessing, sterilisation and workplace safety.
- Assist with patient preparation for dental radiography, maintain radiographic equipment, process sensors and accurately manage patient information using relevant digital systems.
- Assist with appointment scheduling, patient administration and OHFFSS voucher processing, participate in training and team meetings, and work flexibly across WSLHD Oral Health clinics as required.
Ready to take the next step in your dental career? Bring your enthusiasm, patient-focused approach and commitment to quality care to a team where your work matters. Join Western Sydney Local Health District and help deliver better health services for western Sydney and beyond. Make a difference in the oral health of our community.
Qualification: Certificate III in Dental Assisting or recognised equivalent/current enrolment in the course.
Selection Criteria:
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting or recognised equivalent or experience and willingness to undertake and successfully complete.
- Recent experience as a Dental Assistant.
- Demonstrated ability to perform effective infection control procedures in all aspects of Dental Assisting.
- Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in dental charting with good computer skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with proven ability to liaise with a wide range of individuals.
- Demonstrated understanding of work health safety requirements.
- Excellent organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills.
Applications Close: 4th November 2026.
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.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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Contact Details:
Western Sydney Local Health District Recruitment Team
