Dental Assistant Grade 1

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NewcastleMaitland, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

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Join Awabakal Dental Clinic and bring your skills, compassion, and cultural understanding to deliver outstanding care to our community in a supportive, close-knit team.

Remuneration: $ $35.53 per hour + super

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Dental Assist Gde 1

Location: Awabakal Dental Clinic, Hamilton

Hours Per Week: 30

Requisition ID: REQ595497

Applications Close: Monday, 25th August 2025

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

Where You'll Be Working

Hunter New England Oral Health has a long-standing partnership with Awabakal Aboriginal Medical Services to provide dental care to their community. The Awabakal Dental Clinic is on-site at the Awabakal Medical Service Hamilton location. The clinic is a 3-chair dental clinic that operates from 8:00 am to 4:40 pm.

The team includes Dentists, Oral Health Therapists and Dental Assistants who are well-equipped to provide oral health services to our community. Awabakal's purpose and our ongoing commitment is to continue to provide the best patient care possible to our community.

As an experienced Dental Assistant, you will provide a high level of clinical dental assistance to Clinicians with a focus on customer service to ensure excellence in patient care.

Check us out: Awabakal Dental Clinic

About You

We are seeking a professional, compassionate individual with strong communication skills to build meaningful relationships with patients, carers, the team, and the Awabakal Medical Service. Your background in Dental Assisting, along with your commitment to delivering excellent patient care, will be central to your success in this role.

A current Dental Assistant Certificate (up to Certificate III, recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia) is preferred, though experienced but unqualified dental assistants will also be considered. This role also offers the opportunity to share cultural knowledge and expertise, contributing to best practice and culturally safe care within the clinic.

How You'll Be Supported

Ongoing support will be provided by the Clinic Coordinator, and a comprehensive orientation program will be provided by the Oral Health management team to ensure your success and professional development in this position. You will be provided with an orientation programme to Hunter New England Oral Health, and you will be supported with regular training and education programmes throughout your career.

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

  • Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
  • Proximity to shopping and other services
  • 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
  • Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
  • Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
  • Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information
  • An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

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Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit:

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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