Dental Assistant

4 days ago

Tumut NSW, Australia NSW Health Full time $65,000 - $70,856 per year

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Temporary Part Time (until 17 December 2026)

Position Classification: Dental Assistant – Grade 1

Remuneration: $65, $70,456.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ618022

Location: Wagga Wagga and Tumut

Are you a talented Dental Assistant looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our fabulous Dental Team. The Dental Assistant helps dental Officers and oral health therapists to deliver save and effective oral health services by providing both clinical and administrative support.

MLHD are seeking Dental Assistance to fill the below vacancies:

  • Tumut – Temporary Part Time – up to 24 hours per week until 17 December 2026
  • Wagga Wagga – Permanent Full Time – 38 hours per week

As the Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing a high level of dental assistance to oral health clinicians within prescribed standards and policies to deliver safe and competent care in line with public expectations
  • Adhering to a customer focussed service to ensure excellence in patient care
  • Performing administration duties to support the effective operation of the dental clinic

What MLHD offer:

  • Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
  • Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
  • Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  • Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Experience in dental assisting and qualification in a field recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia or equivalent, (or experience and preparedness to undertake Certificate III in Dental Assisting)
  • High level of competency in assisting with all oral health care procedures
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a part of a team
  • Hold a class C Drivers licence, as travel will be required for this role.

More information:

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Heidi Fischer –Dental Therapist on for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 26 November 2025

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

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