Work closely with patients, carers, and dental professionals
- Support clinicians to deliver quality oral health care daily
- Join a supportive team making a difference in public health
**_Support dental clinicians in WSLHD to deliver quality care, uphold infection control, and assist in varied oral health services._**
**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**:Dental Assistant Grade 1
**Remuneration**: $65,953 - $70,456 per annum
**Hours Per Week**: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
**Location**:Westmead
**Where you'll be working**
Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), dedicated to 'better health services for western Sydney and beyond,' serving Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
- Westmead Centre for Oral Health offers general and specialist dental services across NSW.
- A key teaching facility for the University of Sydney's Faculty of Dentistry.
- Equipped with advanced patient care and operating facilities. Provides General Practice and Emergency Dentistry care, addressing a range of oral health needs.
- Committed to collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment in healthcare.
**What you'll be doing**
This position will assist clinicians, including student clinicians, to deliver a high standard of general oral healthcare to eligible patients at all facilities across Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). This position ensures optimal service delivery is achieved by providing effective clinical support and patient care.
**How to Apply**
**Essential Requirements**
- 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.
- 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.
**Requisition ID: REQ545502**
**Applications Close: 10th June 2025**
**Need more**information**?**
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard._**Please note**:To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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