Dental Assistant – Oral Health Aboriginal Traineeship Program
Western Sydney Local Health District – Westmead NSW
Earn while you learn on a 12‑month paid traineeship. Gain a national Cert III in Dental Assisting. Hands‑on clinical experience in real settings. Kick‑start your dental career
Employment Type: 1 x Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)
Position Classification: Trainee
Remuneration: $12.63 – $21.88 per hour
Hours per Week: 38
Location: Westmead & Mount Druitt
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is a leading healthcare provider, delivering primary, secondary and tertiary care to residents of Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta LGAs.
Westmead Hospital is a major teaching hospital and principal referral centre, renowned for its specialised services. Currently undergoing a $1.1 billion redevelopment, it is set to become one of Australia's largest health precincts.
Mount Druitt Hospital has proudly served its community for over 50 years, delivering comprehensive healthcare services tailored to evolving community needs.
What you'll be doing
This is a temporary full‑time, 12‑month contract Dental Assistant – WSLHD trainee. You will learn and undertake educational and clinical responsibilities within all aspects of dentistry, including chairside assisting, infection control, instrument preparation, charting, sterilisation and patient care.
How to apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the following criteria:
* Qualification: Minimum Year 10 School Education or above
* Diversity claim: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Selection Criteria
* Identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
* Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted by community.
* Completion of Year 10 or above.
* Demonstrated ability to manage work and study commitments, and willingness to undertake on‑the‑job training and classroom learning to complete a Certificate III in Dental Assisting within 12 months.
* Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
* Willingness and ability to work across multiple dental clinic locations within WSLHD.
Requisition ID: REQ
Applications close: 28 January 2026
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustments consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. The applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977 NSW.
For inquiries about the role, contact Natalia Ross on ************@health.nsw.gov.au or Dr Herdeza Verzosa on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au. If you would like assistance completing the application, contact the Aboriginal Workforce at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au.
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