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: $12.14 - $20.31 per hour 
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead & Mount Druitt 

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) offers extensive healthcare services across Western Sydney. Join a team dedicated to:

Providing primary and secondary care to Auburn, Blacktown, and surrounding LGAs.

• Delivering tertiary care to the Greater Western Region.

• Committed to "better health services" for all.

• Upholding values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment.

• Embracing a vision of innovation and quality in healthcare.

• We promote a supportive atmosphere that values seeking assistance and providing professional, respectful feedback. Our team embraces diversity, honours differences, and celebrates collective successes. 

What you'll be doing 
This temporary full-time position offers a 12-month traineeship as a Dental Assistant through the WSLHD Aboriginal Training Pathways Program. The role provides hands-on clinical experience while completing a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

• Assist clinicians with chairside duties, dental charting, and patient care

• Maintain infection control and sterilisation standards per WSLHD guidelines

• Prepare and process instruments, radiographs, and dental equipment

• Support day-to-day clinic operations, including patient greeting and room setup

• Develop skills under supervision while studying toward a dental assisting qualification

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: REQ608116 
Applications Close: 26th October 2025 

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

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