Dental Clinic Assistant

Join our team and unlock your potential. If you want to make a difference, apply today.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments. Fixed Term appointments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur until 31/12/2026.

What Dental Clinic Assistant opportunities are available?

Our Dental Clinic Assistant positions are available for the following DHS programs across metropolitan and regional Western Australia:

• General Dental Clinics (Adult);
• School Dental Services (5-16-year-old children);
• Smiling Starts (0-4-year-old children);
• Relief (various locations and services).

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

Area profile

DHS is part of the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) and is the largest public dental health services provider in WA, operating state-wide from a network of fixed and mobile clinics, funded by the WA Government. DHS provides the School Dental Service for children aged 5-16 years, the Smiling Starts Program for 0-4-year-olds, General Dental Services to eligible adults with a current health care card or pension concession card.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Professional and career development opportunities.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.
• Opportunities to travel and deploy to regional locations.
• Generous allowances for overnight deployments.

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Vanessa Pina on or Jetelle Bailye on  to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

We think you'll like it here

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Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online at  so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

The Job Description Form (JDF) is available here for reference. Your application should include:

• A Cover Letter explaining what roles you are interested in applying for, why you are applying and outlining your suitability.
• A detailed Resume or Curriculum Vitae, which sets out your qualifications, capabilities, and experience relevant to the role/s you are applying for.
• References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Shortlisted candidates applying for metropolitan positions will need to be available for a Group Assessment on Monday 10th or Wednesday 12th November 2025. Shortlisted candidates for regional positions will be contacted to arrange an interview.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

Appointments may be subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: 

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email 

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Friday 31 October 2025 at 4.00pm AWST.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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