Dental Assistant

*Employment Type:*
Permanent Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week

*Location:*
Wingecarribee and Tahmoor Community Health Centre

*Position Classification:*
Dental Assistant Grade 1

*Remuneration:*
$ $35.53 per hour + superannuation + you can receive an incentives package worth up to $5,000 in addition to your standard entitlements with the Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme

*Requisition ID:*
REQ607350

*Application Close Date:*
06/10/2025

*Interview Date Range*
: 08/10/2025 – 15/10/2025

*Contact Details:*
Samantha McDonald – |

About The Opportunity
The Oral Health Team at South Western Sydney Local Health District are recruiting for enthusiastic and dedicated Dental Assistants to join the team.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about high quality oral health care has communication skills to be able to build rapport with clients to promote positive health outcomes. The role is focused around ensuring excellence in quality patient centred care and you will be able to easily involve the patients and their families/carers in safe oral health practices.

This role is a great chance for you to step into this role and gain valuable experience and the management team are supportive of professional development and career progression.

Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme
This vacancy is eligible for an Attraction and Retention incentive under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, paid on a fortnightly basis.

The Attraction Incentive For This Position Equates To

• An Allowance of up to $5,000 in total for the first 12 months of your employment as successful candidate to this position.
• A Retention incentive of up to $5,000 in total may be offered thereafter annually (dependent on position continuing to meet scheme and policy criteria).

Employees are responsible to understand the criteria of accepting and retaining the incentives paid and are recommended to seek financial advice prior to accepting an Attraction or Retention payment as part of their employment.

Find out more by viewing our FAQs or email SWSLHD-

What You'll Be Doing
The Dental Assistant will undertake a full range of dental assistant duties providing clinical support and assisting with the efficient delivery of a high quality Oral Health service to eligible clients within South Western Sydney Local Health District.

*Where You'll Be Working*
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.

The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney's new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.

As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.

How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent Dental Assistant qualifications and experience.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to service performance and accountability in a Community Oral Health setting including competence in electronic oral health record and Microsoft applications.
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, team work and communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Oral Health Service policies and procedures.
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information
*Stepping Up – Close the Gap*
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-

*Workplace Giving Program*
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.

*Salary Packaging*
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

*To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of

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