Dental Assistant

**Remuneration**: $33.26 - $35.53 per hour + super
**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time or Part Time until January 2026, and casual
**Position Classification**: Dental Assist Gde 1
**Location**: Wallsend, Raymond Terrace and John Hunter Clinics
**Hours Per Week**: up to 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ541134
**Applications Close**: Monday, 6th January 2025

**Where you'll be working**:

- Throughout your career as a Dental Assistant with Hunter New England Oral Health you will have the opportunity to participate in regular training and training programs.
- There will also be opportunities to travel within the Hunter New England Local Health District to our rural clinics and to participate in General Anaesthetic sessions.

**About the role**:

- 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.
- 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.

**Requirements**:

- 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 Local Health District enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

- 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)
- 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 temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

**_Hunter New England Local Health District 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._**

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**Information for Applicants**:
**This is a Category A position**. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with**NSW Health policy directive **PD202**4_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.

**_HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of _**_benefits _**_such as _**_allocated_**_ days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid _**_maternity leave_**_, and salary packaging options including meal expenses._**

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