Dental Assistant Grade 1

**Join our vibrant dental team in the heart of Newcastle and help shape smiles in a state-of-the-art clinic that’s as welcoming as it is rewarding**

**Remuneration**: $65,953 - $70,456 per annum + super + salary packaging
**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time
**Position Classification**: Dental Assist Gde 1
**Location**: Newcastle Community Health Service
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ583958
**Applications Close**: Sunday, 20th July 2025

**Where you'll be working**:
The Newcastle Dental Clinic is in prime location to the heart of Newcastle, with a short walk to Marketown shops and Honeysuckle. The clinic is open 5 days a week between 8:00am - 4:30pm, providing high-quality dental care for adults and children, general dental, and speciality care in a newly renovated 7 chair dental clinic servicing the Newcastle and surrounding regions.

The team includes of Dentists, Oral Health Therapist, Prosthetist and Dental Assistants that are well-equipped to provide oral health services to our community. The clinic's purpose and our ongoing commitment is to continue to provide the best patient care possible to our community whilst celebrating our culturally diverse team and empowering our staff to embrace our differences.

**About the role**:
As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the smooth operation of our busy 7-chair clinic. Reporting to the Clinic Coordinator, you'll handle both clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality dental services. Your role will involve providing comprehensive support to our dental team and contributing to exceptional patient experiences.

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.

**About you**:

- You will have a positive attitude with a strong desire to assist in the delivery of excellent dental care.
- You will also possess a high level of competencies in performing and assisting with all oral health care procedures and a solid understanding of infection control principles.
- Your well-developed oral and written communication skills and ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team setting will be the key to your success in this role.
- Current Dental Assistant Certificate recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia up to the level of Certificate 3 and or unqualified but experienced dental assistant.

**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
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 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
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

**Additional information**:

- This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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**I**nformation for Applicants**:
**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.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.