Hunter New England Local Health District
Reference number REQ644586 Occupation Allied Health Assistant Work type Full-Time Location Newcastle, Hunter & Region Salary Information $87343.8 - $98799.6 Closing date 08 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Position Classification: Technical Officer Level 2
Employment Type: Permanent Full time
Remuneration: $87,343.80 - $98,799.60 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ631288
Location: Wallsend Health Campus
Closing Date: Sunday the 8th of March Behind the scenes of quality oral health care About the Service This position is based at Wallsend Health Campus and works closely as part of the Maintenance Services team, supporting Oral Health facilities across the region. The team plays a critical role in ensuring dental clinics remain safe, functional, and operational to support high-quality patient care. The workplace culture is collaborative, practical, and service-focused, with strong working relationships between maintenance staff, oral health clinicians, contractors, and suppliers.
About the Role The Technical Officer Level 2 provides hands-on technical and maintenance support across multiple dental clinics. Most days involve travelling to various clinic locations using a supplied fleet vehicle to attend breakdowns and undertake preventative maintenance activities. The role also includes ordering spare parts, liaising with suppliers, and working collaboratively with oral health staff, contractors, and maintenance colleagues to ensure timely and effective service delivery. This is a varied and mobile role, ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, autonomy, and working across different sites.
About You You are a practical, reliable technician who is comfortable working in a healthcare environment. You are flexible, organised, and able to juggle competing priorities while maintaining a professional and collaborative approach. You understand the importance of responsiveness and communication when supporting clinical services and are committed to delivering high-quality maintenance outcomes that minimise disruption to patient care.
Key Skills and Attributes
* Ability to work flexibly while managing a demanding and varied workload
* Strong problem-solving skills and practical technical capability
* Experience working in or supporting healthcare or clinical environments (desirable)
* Ability to prioritise tasks and respond effectively to breakdowns and maintenance needs
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clinical staff, contractors, and suppliers
Why Join Us? This role offers the opportunity to work in a hands-on technical position that directly supports essential health services. You’ll enjoy:
* A mobile role with variety across multiple sites
* Access to a fleet vehicle for work-related travel
* A supportive and collaborative team environment
* Opportunities for skill development through supplier-based training
* The satisfaction of contributing to safe and effective oral health services
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_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.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support.
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