Dental Assistant Grade 1
- Work for a world class medical facility.
- Be a part of helping the community.
- Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
Join our team as a Dental Assistant working for the states only State of the Art Dental Facility, Apply Today!
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $32.13 - $34.33 per hour + 11% Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 26
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is dedicated to improving health services for the community. Our focus is on delivering quality care while upholding our core values.
Join us in making a difference.
- Serving Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
- Providing tertiary care for the Greater Western Region.
- Committed to collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
- Focusing on primary and secondary health care.
- Aiming for better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.
What you'll be doing
We are seeking a dedicated professional to support clinicians in delivering exceptional oral health care to patients within the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD).
Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the clinicians in providing high-quality oral health services.
- Preparation of equipment, instruments, and materials for dental procedures.
- Ensuring effective communication with patients and the clinical team.
- Helping maintain accurate patient records and a high standard of patient care
- Contributing to a positive, patient-focused environment.
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Dental Assisting or recognised equivalent/current enrolment in the course.
Selection Criteria:
- Recent, adequate experience as a Dental Assistant.
- Demonstrated ability to assist the clinician in a four-handed environment, with a variety of dental procedures including general and specialised care.
- Demonstrated ability to perform effective infection control procedures in all aspects of Dental Assisting.
- Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in dental charting.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
- The ability to work in a large, multidisciplinary team, and be able to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including fellow health care workers and the general public.
- Excellent organisational, time-management and problem- solving skills.
Requisition ID: REQ515632
Applications Close: 11/12/2024
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Hayley Dixon on Hayley.Dixon@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
