Assistant Clinic Coordinator- Department of Oral Medicine & Pathology and Special Needs Dentistry

• Lead and coordinate specialist dental clinics in a tertiary setting

• Combine clinical excellence with people and operations leadership

• Work at a world-class teaching and referral oral health centre

Manage specialist dental clinics, support complex care and lead teams delivering high-quality oral health services at Westmead Centre for Oral Health.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time  
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 3   
Remuneration: $89,632 - $92,782 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead 

Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), one of Australia’s largest and most dynamic health systems, committed to better health services for western Sydney and beyond.

• Based at the Westmead Centre for Oral Health, a statewide referral service and key University of Sydney teaching facility, you will be part of a highly respected specialist environment.

• A leading centre providing general, emergency and specialist dental services across NSW

• Advanced clinical, patient care and operating facilities

• Strong focus on education, research and student supervision

• A collaborative, respectful and inclusive workplace culture

• Located within a major health, education and research precinct

What you'll be doing 
In this senior Dental Assistant role, you will coordinate daily clinic operations while providing high-level chairside and leadership support within a specialist dental department.

• Deliver expert chairside assistance for specialist and complex procedures

• Coordinate clinic operations, rostering, stock control and workflow efficiency

• Support the Head of Department with recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management

• Oversee WH&S, infection control, quality improvement and compliance activities

• Provide clinical orientation and support to students and staff using specialist equipment

Be part of a health system that values collaboration, growth and making a meaningful difference. If you’re ready to lead, support specialist care and grow your career in a premier oral health setting, we encourage you to apply and join WSLHD in shaping healthier communities.

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

Qualifications:  Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Promotion, Dental Radiography or Dental Sedation) 

Selection Criteria

1. Proven excellent dental assisting skills across a range of Dental Specialties.

2. Effective oral and written communication skills with demonstrated interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution skills.

3. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve a shared purpose.

4. Proven high level knowledge of infection control and WH&S procedures within the clinical setting.

5. Knowledge of and confidence in the use of computer based patient information and corporate systems.

6. Effective time management and organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure to meet timelines and attention to detail.

Requisition ID: REQ611076 
Applications Close: 11th January 2026 

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Claire Lee on Claire-Nathalie.Lee@health.nsw.gov.au