Dental Assistant Level 1 - Identified

Build a rewarding dental career delivering culturally respectful care and making a genuine difference in the community with Awabakal Dental Clinic.

Remuneration: $34.59 - $36.95 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Newcastle Community Health Service | Awabakal Country
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dental Assist Grade 1
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ661567
Applications Close: Sunday 31st May 2026

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria. 

About the role:

Hunter New England Oral Health has a valued and long-standing partnership with Awabakal Aboriginal Medical Service to deliver accessible, high-quality dental care to the local Aboriginal community. Located within the Hamilton medical service site, the Awabakal Dental Clinic is a modern three-chair clinic operating Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

You’ll join a welcoming and experienced team of Dentists, Oral Health Therapists and Dental Assistants who are passionate about improving oral health outcomes and delivering culturally respectful, patient-centred care to the community.

In this role, you will use your experience as a Dental Assistant to provide high-quality clinical support to dental clinicians while delivering exceptional customer service and helping create a positive experience for every patient.

Learn more about the Awabakal Dental Clinic

You’ll receive ongoing support from the Clinic Coordinator, along with a comprehensive orientation program delivered by the Oral Health management team to help you settle into the role and build confidence in your practice.

Hunter New England Oral Health is committed to supporting your continued growth and development through regular education, training opportunities and professional support throughout your career.

About you:

The successful candidate will possess a professional and compassionate attitude with strong communication skills that are utilised to build relationships and communicate effectively with the team, patients, carers and the Awabakal Medical Service.

Your experience in Dental Assisting and assistance in providing excellent patient care within the clinic will be the key to your success in this position. 

As part of the role there is opportunity to share cultural knowledge and expertise with the team to deliver best practice. 

Requirements: 

• Current Dental Assistant Certificate recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia up to the level of Certificate 3 and or unqualified but experienced dental assistant.

What we offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information:

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. 

• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

 
How to apply:

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
 

1. Well-developed oral and written communication skills.

2. Understanding of confidentiality issues.

3. Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting

Need 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 Kimberly Parker on Kimberly.Parker@health.nsw.gov.au