Casual Dental Assistant

• Exciting opportunity for a Casual Dental Assistant with the Faculty of Medicine and health Dentistry Simulation Clinics

• Support student and academics in a simulation dental environment

• Rostered on an ADHOC basis according to unit requirements

• Starting in September 2025

• HEO 4 Step 1 $56.85 per hour + super

• Flexibility to work with other teams such as Sydney Health Executive Education to support dental courses.

About the opportunity

The School of Dentistry has over 100 years of excellence in providing education and training in dentistry and oral health. Our students benefit from opportunities gained in a clinical environment at leading dental hospitals and learn from diverse real world oral health issues. Combining teaching, clinical activities and research in six disciplines, including oral biosciences, oral health, oral surgery, medicine and diagnostics, orthodontic and paediatric dentistry, population oral health and restorative and reconstructive dentistry; the school is constantly ranked as one of Australia's top dental schools. 

We are seeking a Simulation Clinics Dental Assistant to work closely with professional and academic staff as well as students in the simulation clinic environment. As a Simulation Clinical Dental Assistant you must be available to work at Camperdown Bligh Building and Sydney Dental Hospital as well as any other University campuses as required.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide support and assistance to staff and students using the simulation/laboratory unit

• maintain the simulation/laboratory workplace under the guidance of the Clinical Skills and Simulation Co-ordinator so that the learning and teaching requirements of the work area are met

• provide excellent customer service and helps to build positive relationships with internal and external users of the clinical skills simulation clinics.

• consistently demonstrates professionalism and respect to all students staff and colleagues.

• work is carried out ensuring Work Health and Safety standard are met in the Clinical Skills simulation clinics and are aligned to the University's WH&S policy.

• checks role -based account on regular basis to support the smooth operation of the scheduled classes.  

About you

• have a certificate III in dental assisting plus at least two years of relevant experience

• desirable to have a cert IV in dental radiography

• intermediate computer skills, including outlook email, word, excel et

• technical dental knowledge and expertise

• sound working knowledge and acute awareness of safety regulations and operating procedures within the laboratory environment including experience in working with hazardous substances

• ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work

• demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work, sometimes under pressure, with competing priorities and sometimes limited supervision.

• flexibility to work in our spaces to support dental courses as part Sydney Health Executive teams.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

The appointed candidate will be required to undertake a National Police/ Criminal history check

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

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