Dental Assistant Grade 1

• Work in a leading teaching and specialist dental facility

• Support student clinicians in delivering exceptional patient care

• Be part of a collaborative, future-focused health district

Manage chairside support, prepare clinical environments and promote safe, high-quality oral health care in a dynamic teaching clinic.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 01/03/2027)
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $34.59 - $36.95 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead

Where you'll be working 
Join the Department of Oral Restorative Sciences at the Westmead Centre for Oral Health, part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD)—one of Australia’s largest and most diverse health systems. Westmead Centre for Oral Health is a state-of-the-art facility delivering general, emergency and specialist dental services across NSW, and a key teaching site for the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Dentistry.

You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, respect and empowerment, while supporting the next generation of oral health professionals.

• A modern, well-equipped clinical and operating environment

• Exposure to general, emergency and specialist dentistry

• Strong teaching, learning and professional development focus

• Inclusive, values-driven workplace culture

• Opportunity to work across multiple WSLHD oral health settings

What you'll be doing 
In this hands-on role, you’ll provide high-quality clinical assistance to clinicians and student clinicians, ensuring safe, efficient and patient-centred oral health care.

• Assist student clinicians during dental procedures, including chairside support, instrument transfer and patient care

• Prepare clinical rooms, equipment, instruments and materials for a range of dental treatments

• Maintain strict infection prevention and control standards in line with NSW Health and WSLHD policies

• Accurately manage patient records and digital health information systems

• Participate in training, meetings, student orientation and oral health promotion activities

• You may also support service delivery across other WSLHD oral health clinics or external settings such as hospitals, schools or residential facilities as rostered.

Ready to make a difference?

Be part of Better Health Services for Western Sydney and Beyond.
If you’re passionate about oral health, teamwork and supporting excellence in patient care and education, we’d love to hear from you.

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: Certificate III in Dental Assisting or recognised equivalent/current enrollment in the course. 

Selection Criteria:

1. Recent, adequate experience as a Dental Assistant.

2. Demonstrated ability to assist the clinician in a four-handed environment, with a variety of dental procedures including general and specialised care.

3. Demonstrated ability to perform effective infection control procedures in all aspects of Dental Assisting.

4. Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in dental charting.

5. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.

6. The ability to work in a large, multidisciplinary team, and be able to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including fellow health care workers and the general public.

7. Excellent organisational, time-management and problem- solving skills.

Requisition ID: REQ632710
Applications Close: 25th February 2026

Need more information ?

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• 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 Melissa Wijeratne on melissa.wijeratne@health.nsw.gov.au