Dental Assistant

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1

Location: Lithgow Hospital / Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital

Remuneration: $34.59 - $36.95 per hour

Hours Per Week: 32

Requisition ID: REQ673411

Applications Close: 06/07/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Our District’s Oral Health (Dental) services are provided to eligible patients at the following locations: Nepean Centre for Oral Health, Blue Mountains Hospital Dental Clinic, Hawkesbury Dental Clinic, and the Lithgow Hospital Dental Clinic. The team offers public dental services including diagnosis, restorative and preventative treatments, pain relief and dentures. 

Join our dedicated Oral Health team and make a positive impact on the oral health of children in our community. As a Dental Assistant, you will provide essential chairside support to Dental Clinicians during a range of clinical procedures and play an active role in the delivery of services within the Primary School Mobile Dental Program. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to work directly with children in a community-focused setting, helping to create positive dental experiences and support improved oral health outcomes.

In this role, you will assist in maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control, ensuring the clinic environment is safe, clean, and compliant with relevant guidelines. You will be responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and preparing dental equipment and instruments, while also contributing to oral health promotion activities that encourage healthy habits and preventative care within the community.

If you are passionate about patient care, enjoy working as part of a supportive team and are committed to improving community oral health, we encourage you to apply now. 

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

• Novated Leasing

• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.