Dental Assistant
Northern Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Dental Assistant Grade 2 to join our friendly professional Dental Team at the Hornsby Hospital Dental Clinic.
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $1378.13 - $1510.39 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ595349
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
·Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
·Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
·Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Hornsby Hospital Dental Clinic
What you'll be doing
To provide a high standard of customer service to all Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Oral Health patients, visitors and employees in a manner consistent with the NSLHD Core Values and Behaviour Charter.
The primary focus of this position is to actively work with management and the booking team to carry out various administrative functions, for the optimal flow of patients in the delivery of dental services.
The position is also considered to be more experienced and capable of working in complex work environments and specialist areas and will undertake the full range of dental assistant duties, when required.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Certificate IV in Dental Assisting recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia or qualifications deemed by the Ministry to be equivalent
- High level negotiation skills with well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective relationships with patients and colleagues
- Ability to work autonomously with a high level of effectiveness and as part of a team with proven time management and ability to set priorities and monitor work flow in area of responsibility
- Exceptional verbal/written communication skills with ability to critically investigate and evaluate regulations, instructions or procedural guidelines relevant to the Booking Team tasks and responsibilities
- Demonstrated advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office and data information systems e.g. Titanium, Microsoft
- Demonstrated high level attention to detail and accurate data entry skills with proven experience in accurately recording, collating and distributing information
- Current valid driver's licence and willingness to travel across NSLHD clinics to provide support
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For role related queries or questions contact Joyce Taylor on Joyce.Taylor@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 15 August 2025
