Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $77,776.00 - $85,240.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ677701
Location: Oral Health - Special Needs Dental Clinic
Applications close: Monday 27 July 2026
To be considered for this position you must be an employee of NSW Health and its Affiliated Health Organisations.
An exciting opportunity exists within South Eastern Sydney Local Health District for an experienced Full-Time Dental Assistant Grade 2 to join our professional multi-sited, multi disciplinary Oral Health team.
What you'll be doing
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Provide clinical support and assist with the efficient delivery of a high quality oral Health service to eligible clients in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- Successful completion of a nationally recognised Dental Assisting Certificate course at Certificate Level IV.
- Experience as a Dental Assistant in public oral health.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current infection control principles and practices.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience.
- Demonstrated high-level interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated computer skills
- Hold a current Class C License and willingness to travel for work purposes within SESLHD
Need more information?
1) and SESLHD Expected Standards
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For role related queries or questions contact Heather Parkhill on [email protected]
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer
We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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