Dental Assistant Grade 1

💼 South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

📅 REQ615310 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $65,953.00 - $70,456.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Community Dental Clinic, Kogarah
Applications close: Sunday 2 November 2025

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

Provide clinical support and assist with the efficient delivery of a high quality Oral Health service to eligible clients in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

Benefits

- Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave

- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

- Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

- Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia or significant experience as a Dental Assistant and willingness to complete the Certificate III qualification.

- Demonstrated knowledge of current infection control principles and practices.

- Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience.

- Demonstrated computer skills.

- Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes within SESLHD.

Need More Information?

1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Heather Parkhill on Heather.Parkhill@health.nsw.gov.au

CORE Values

Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social‑economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD‑Recruitment‑PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies

- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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