Aboriginal Dental Assistant (Grade 1)
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- Dental Assistant
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- Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ650672 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time; 38 hour per week up to May 2027
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $1,314.54 - $1,404.29 per week + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Sydney Dental Hospital - Aboriginal Dental Clinic Dalarinji
Requisition ID: REQ650672
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Sydney Dental Hospital (SDH) has been serving the local community since 1904. The Hospital is a centre of excellence and throughout its history has been a key driver in shaping oral health and dental care in Australia.
To provide skilled assistance to the Clinician in the rostered clinic within the Oral Health setting to ensure effective and efficient patient care.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) deemed by NSW Health to be meet requirements.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of work health safety requirements.
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to service performance and accountability in an Oral Health Setting.
- Experience with Microsoft office.
- Demonstrated understanding of the role in applying quality, improvement and safety.
- A demonstrated understanding of NSW Health CORE values- collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
This is an identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month for Full Time positions, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
- The ability to use the Concord Hospital Staff Gym.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’
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For enquiries, please contact Michelle Frampton via email at Michelle.Frampton@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 2 April 2026
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