Dental Assistant

• Gain hands-on dental experience while completing a traineeship
• Work alongside experienced dental professionals & educators
• Direct entry pathway to Bachelor of Oral Health at USYD

Discover further pathways after completion of this program for Aboriginal Oral Health Pathways with University of Sydney.

University of Sydney Bachelor of Oral Health - Direct Entry Pathway into Dentistry

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 52 weeks)

Position Classification: Dependent on Qualifications ( Trainee Year 10 Level A, Trainee Year 11 Level A, Trainee Year 12 Level A)

Remuneration: $ $20.31 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: WSLHD Oral Health, Westmead/Mount Druitt

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides healthcare to one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in Australia. With major facilities including Westmead, Blacktown, Mount Druitt and Auburn hospitals, as well as community health centres and dental clinics, WSLHD is committed to delivering safe, compassionate, person-centred care.

What you'll be doing

• This is a temporary full-time position, to gain a well-trained and educated dental assistant providing dental care within the limits of their Education whilst working towards competency in Dental Assisting under the direction and supervision of Education Coordinators.
• The Dental Assistant Trainee will undertake educational and clinical experience within all aspects of Dentistry including but not limited to Chairside Assisting, Management of Infection Control, Instrument Preparation, Dental Charting, Sterilisation and Patient Care.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements

• Qualification: Minimum Year 10 School Education or above
• Evidence of Diversity claim: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

Selection Criteria

• This is an Identified Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through percentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such.
• Minimum Year 10 School Education or above, not holding a certificate III and who are not already under a traineeship program.
  
  A willingness to complete a certificate III in Dental Assisting qualifications within 12 months.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to independently undertake tasks once delegated.
• Ability to work across multiple dental clinics within WSLHD.

Requisition ID: REQ572812

Applications Close: 2nd November 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Natalia Ross at

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter ofyour application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.