Clinical Simulation Technician – Dental Assistant

Continuing, Part Time Appointment (0.2FTE)

Professional Employee Level 5 – annual salary up to $84,914 pa

Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Casuarina Campus

Deliver high-quality simulation and clinical learning experiences within CDU's Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy program

About the Position

As the Clinical Simulation Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality simulation and clinical learning experiences within CDU's Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy program. 

As part of a place-based university committed to serving the Northern Territory, this role contributes to the preparation of culturally safe, community-responsive oral health professionals.

This role provides both technical and clinical assistance to ensure students can develop confidence and competence in oral health procedures within a safe, controlled learning environment. This includes preparing and maintaining simulation and clinical spaces, providing chairside assistance during student sessions, and ensuring compliance with infection control and WHS standards. 

The Technician enhances student learning by demonstrating correct clinical procedures, reinforcing infection control protocols, and assisting with the development of practical skills.

About You

To be successful, you will require:

• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (or equivalent), with recent experience in chairside assistance and clinical dental practice.
• Commitment to culturally safe practices, especially in First Nations health contexts.
• Alignment with the program's values of Adaptability, Cultural Safety, Equity, and Sustainability and a commitment to fostering a community-responsive learning environment.
• Sound knowledge of current infection control protocols, WHS standards, and clinical safety procedures in dental settings with the ability to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage inventory and equipment records.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with others in a team setting.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing managing and maintaining dental spaces for daily operations including equipment setup, calibration, and pack down, handling changeovers and managing environmental surfaces.
• Experience in maintaining dental equipment including lubricating handpieces and reprocessing (cleaning and sterilizing) dental instruments.
• Experience ordering and managing supplies of dental materials and instruments.
• The ability to demonstrate and reinforce correct clinical techniques and infection control practices to students in simulation and clinical environments.
• Proficiency in four-handed dentistry techniques and chairside assistance.
• Ability to work with patient management software and spreadsheet software such as Excel.
• Willingness to support student learning and skill development in a teaching context.

Desirable

• Previous experience supporting dental simulation and clinical teaching activities
• Previous experience supporting student learning and skill development in a teaching or training context.
• Experience providing technical support for simulation-based learning activities, including the use of audio-visual or digital systems.

To view the full position description please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments.

This position is subject to Charles Darwin University First Nations Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.  

For information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 5. The base salary will be in the range of $73,502 - $84,914 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $85,997 - $99,349 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What's in it for you?

• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Work with a University committed to changing people's lives for the better through training, education, and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply

All applications must be received online via the 'apply' button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Christine Rioux on or email

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU's Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on or email

Diversity and Inclusion

At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We're about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neuro-diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Friday 17th October 2025