Dental Assistant

2 days ago

Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia Southern NSW Local Health District Full time
Dental Assistant - Incentives Offered - Goulburn

Employment Type: Casual, Part Time and Full Time

Location: Goulburn

Position Classification: Dental Assist Grade 1

Remuneration: $33.26 - $35.53 per hour or $65,953.00 - $70,456.00 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ601770

Applications Close: 12 September 2025

Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

Incentives: This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme with a value of up to $10,000.

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and down to the Victorian border, it extends from the NSW South Coast to the Southern Tablelands, across the Great Dividing Range and the Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals care for more than 200,000 people. We are a major local employer and our staff are part of the local communities. For more information about living and working in Southern NSW LHD, please visit the NSW Health careers site.

What We Offer

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Salary Packaging - up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
  • Corporate Health and Fitness program
  • 12% Superannuation on top of gross income
  • Annual Leave Loading

Where you'll be working

There are lifestyle benefits available in country NSW. Goulburn is within reach of Canberra, the NSW South Coast, and Sydney, offering a balance of regional living with access to larger centres.

What You'll Be Doing

The Dental Assistant assists dental officers and oral health therapists to deliver safe and effective oral health services by providing clinical and administrative support.

Selection Criteria

  • Experience in dental assisting and qualification in a field recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia or equivalent, OR experience and preparedness to undertake Certificate III in Dental Assisting.
  • Demonstrated high level of competency in assisting with all oral health care procedures.
  • Demonstrated understanding of current infection control principles and procedures.
  • Ability to use computer software and electronic systems to complete work tasks.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Ability and willingness to travel for work, including driving long distances and overnight stays at health service expense. Evidence of a current Class C driver's licence.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination

This is a Category 'A' position. Please read NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. All new employees must comply with these requirements, including vaccination against influenza where applicable (e.g., Residential Aged Care Facilities or NSW Health RACFs).

Australian Work Rights

To apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, or be able to live and work in Australia on a valid temporary visa. For more information, visit www.immi.gov.au.

How to Apply / Need more information

  • Click here for the Position Description
  • Find out more about applying for this position

For role-related queries, please contact Kerrie O'Rourke at Kerrie.O\'Rourke@health.nsw.gov.au.

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