Dental Assistant Grade 2
Position Classification: Dental Assist Grade 2
Remuneration: $71,909 - $78,810 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ573132
Applications close 14 May 2025
Note: To be considered for this position you must be an employee of NSW Health and its Affiliated Health Organisations.
Where you'll be working
Join the friendly team at Daceyville Oral Care, a modern, community-focused dental clinic committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Located in the heart of Daceyville, our clinic offers a supportive work environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and a patient-first approach that sets us apart.
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.
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.
This role will 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 (for full-time employees) 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) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Heather Parkhill on Heather.Parkhill@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
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 SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au 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
- 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 Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforcee that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
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