Dental Assistant Grade 1/2 - Talent Pool

About the Talent Pool:
At Hunter New England Health, we’re building a Talent Pool of qualified Dental Assistants (Grade 1 or 2) to meet the growing needs of our communities across regional NSW. Whether you’re looking for a tree-change, sea-change, or career growth without the city grind, this is your gateway to a rewarding, flexible future.

Apply once and be considered for multiple upcoming vacancies both permanent and temporary, full-time or part-time across all our locations.

We currently have opportunities in Armidale, Tamworth, Maitland, Taree, Muswellbrook — with more coming soon!

Once you’re in the talent pool, we’ll notify you as soon as a role matching your experience and preferences becomes available!

Why Join the Talent Pool?

• One application = many opportunities
• Get matched to current and future roles
• Save time and be first in line when jobs open up
• Stay informed about flexible work options in your area

About the Role:
As a Dental Assistant in Hunter New England Health, you’ll be an essential part of a multidisciplinary team supporting oral health care in public clinics.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Assisting in a fast-paced clinical setting with general and specialist dental procedures
• Ensuring infection control and sterilisation standards are maintained to the highest level
• Providing front desk and administrative support as needed
• Delivering excellent patient care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for all

You’ll receive a comprehensive orientation and have access to ongoing professional development, including in-service training and mentoring. Whether you’re working at Armidale’s modern four-chair clinic or rotating across multiple facilities, your contributions will make a real difference in improving the oral health of our regional communities.

Career Progression:

• Access structured mentoring and training
• Rotate across clinics and specialisations
• Work in both general and specialist settings
• Take advantage of regional leadership pathways
• Be part of a team where your contribution genuinely shapes community health

Explore the Locations of Our Current Opportunities:
Armidale
A thriving university city with cool-climate charm, a rich cultural scene, and easy access to spectacular gorges, waterfalls, and national parks.

Tamworth
Famous for country music and cherished for its welcoming community, excellent schools, modern gyms, and endless family-friendly activities.

Maitland
The perfect mix of regional charm and urban convenience — nestled between beaches and vineyards, just 30 minutes from Newcastle and 2 hours from Sydney.

Taree
A peaceful town offering coastal adventures, a strong community spirit, and a laid-back lifestyle.

Muswellbrook
Located in the scenic Upper Hunter, Muswellbrook is known for its affordable living, open spaces, and relaxed pace of life.


About You:
You’re reliable, compassionate, and proactive, with:

• A Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of sterilisation and clinical hygiene procedures
• A commitment to patient care and continuous learning
• A current NSW Driver’s Licence

What We Offer:
At Hunter New England Health, you’ll enjoy the benefits of a career in health that’s rewarding both personally and professionally:

• Work-Life Balance: Predictable hours, part-time options and supportive rostering to help you maintain balance.
• Leave & Flexibility: Enjoy 4 weeks of annual leave (pro rata), 18 weeks paid parental leave and accrued day off (ADO/) schemes.
• Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options and novated leasing.
• Career Development: Access ongoing professional education, support for further qualifications, and clear internal career pathways.
• Health & Wellbeing: Benefit from discounted gym memberships via Fitness Passport, free flu vaccinations, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Location Perks: Live and work in beautiful regional centres like Armidale, and enjoy a community-focused, relaxed lifestyle close to nature.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For recruitment-related queries or questions contact our Recruitment Team on HNELHD-Jobs@health.nsw.gov.au
For role-related queries or questions contact Bianca Tribe on bianca.tribe@health.nsw.gov.au or Hayley Baker on hayley.baker1@health.nsw.gov.au