Dental Assistant - Oral Health Aboriginal Traineeship Program

• Earn while you learn on a 12-month paid traineeship

• Gain a national Cert III in Dental Assisting

• Hands-on clinical experience in real settings

Kickstart your dental career! Assist clinicians, gain hands-on experience, and earn a Cert III in Dental Assisting. Apply Now!

Employment Type: 1 x Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)  
Position Classification: Trainee   
Remuneration: $12.63 - $21.88 per hour 
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead & Mount Druitt 

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is a leading healthcare provider, delivering primary, secondary, and tertiary care to residents of Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta LGAs. With over 13,000 employees, WSLHD is dedicated to exceptional care guided by values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

•Westmead Hospital & Westmead Centre for Oral Health

Westmead Hospital is a major teaching hospital and principal referral centre, renowned for its specialised services. Currently undergoing a $1.1 billion redevelopment, it is set to become one of Australia’s largest health precincts. Within the hospital, the Westmead Centre for Oral Health is one of the nation’s largest oral health centres, offering comprehensive general and specialist dental services.

•Mount Druitt Hospital & Dental Clinic

Mount Druitt Hospital has proudly served its community for over 50 years, delivering comprehensive healthcare services tailored to evolving community needs. Conveniently located near Mt Druitt train station and Westfield shopping centre (10-minute walk), the hospital offers a range of parking options including onsite (small fee) and all-day street parking. The Mount Druitt Dental Clinic, located within the hospital, provides high-quality dental care for adults and children, including prosthetic services.

WSLHD is committed to future growth and expansion to further enhance patient care across both Westmead and Mount Druitt facilities.

What you'll be doing 
This position is a temporary full-time position supported through the WSLHD Aboriginal Training Pathways Program. The incumbent of this position will be employed on a 12-month contract as a Dental Assistant – WSLHD Trainee. This position will provide WSLHD with a skilled Dental Assistant at the completion of the traineeship. As part of the WSLHD Aboriginal Training Pathways Program the trainee will undertake a nationally recognised health related qualification, relevant to the position. Trainees in Dental Assisting are contracted under a NSW training contract and will automatically be enrolled in a Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

The Dental Assistant Trainee will learn and undertake the educational and clinical responsibilities within all aspects, and scope of practice 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:

1. This is an identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants, as permitted under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and be accepted by community.

2. Completion of Year 10 or above.

3. Demonstrated ability to manage both work and study commitments, with a willingness to undertake on-the-job training and classroom-based learning to complete a Certificate III in Dental Assisting within 12 months.

4. Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and follow instructions to complete tasks.

5. Willingness and ability to work across multiple dental clinic locations within Western Sydney Local Health District, including Westmead and Mount Druitt Hospitals.

Requisition ID: REQ624356 
Applications Close: 28th January 2026

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.

• 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 on natalia.ross@health.nsw.gov.au or Dr Herdeza Verzosa on Herdeza.Verzosa@health.nsw.gov.au

If you would like assistance in completing the application or any clarification about the process, please contact the Aboriginal Workforce at 

wslhd-aboriginalworkforce@health.nsw.gov.au