CCLHD Dental Assistant Grade 1
🔍 Central Coast
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $1,263.98 - $1,350.28 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ553926
We are only considering applications from candidates with valid work rights.
Central Coast Local Area Health is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Dental Assistant (Grade 1) to join their Oral Health Service team on a permanent full-time basis. If you're a qualified or experienced dental assistant looking to make a positive impact within a supportive healthcare environment, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality care in the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD). As part of a dynamic team, you'll help provide essential dental treatment to a diverse patient population while maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice and infection control.
About You
- You have a Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or recognised equivalent); or, adequate relevant experience as a Dental Assistant.
- You have a detailed knowledge of infection control procedures for a Dental Clinic setting.
- You have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, clinicians, and administrative staff. This includes interacting with patients in a compassionate manner, handling sensitive information with discretion, and managing telephone and front-desk duties.
Where you’ll be working
You will be based across the Central Coast Local Health District, an area known for its beautiful coastal environment and commitment to quality healthcare. This role will require you to work in various dental clinics across the district, including those with specialized facilities for patients with complex needs. You may also be required to assist in dental procedures performed in operating theatres, depending on your qualifications and training.
Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate care for a diverse population, including the elderly, people with disabilities, and those with complex mental health needs. In addition to clinical duties, you will be an integral part of the hospital's wider efforts to foster a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for both staff and patients.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
What We Offer
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Frampton (Mon - Wed) and Sue Lake (Thurs - Fri) on
Phone: 02 4394 8085
Applications Close: Wednesday, 12th March 2025 at 11:59pm
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
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