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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)

Position Classification: Dental Assist Grade 1

Remuneration: $65,953 - $70,456 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Sydney Dental Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ595719

Supporting Smiles, One Patient at a Time.

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.

The Dental Assistant will provide skilled assistance to the clinician in the rostered clinic to ensure an efficient and effectively managed clinic. Critical and Intergraded Care Dentistry department is a referral centre concerned with the oral health care of adults who present with disabilities.

Our aim is to provide accessible dental services in an equitable and respectful manner to persons with disabilities.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or qualifications deemed by the NSW Department of Health to be equivalent or experience & willingness to undertake formal qualifications
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of work health safety requirements
  
  

Benefits and Perks

• Accrued Day Off each month, 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.
  
  

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits

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'

To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn

For enquiries, please contact Anjana Shrestha via email at anjana.shrestha2@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 17 August 2025

For Applicant Support and Information, visit 'Applicant Information'Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeTemporary

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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