Dental Assistant Grade 1

🦷 Join a leading public oral health team in Western Sydney
✨ Support hands-on clinical care across diverse patient groups
📚 Build your dental career in a dynamic teaching environment
 

Support clinicians, manage infection control, and deliver quality patient-centred dental care in one of Western Sydney’s busiest oral health services.
 

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $68,591 - $73,274 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital
 

Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of New South Wales’ largest and most respected health precincts, providing world-class healthcare, education and specialist services to a rapidly growing and diverse community. As part of Western Sydney Local Health District Oral Health Services, you will join a collaborative team committed to improving oral health outcomes through high-quality, accessible and patient-focused care.

·       Be part of a highly regarded multidisciplinary oral health network servicing Western Sydney

·       Work in a supportive teaching and learning environment alongside clinicians, educators and students

·       Gain exposure to a broad patient cohort across paediatric, adult and aged care services

·       Join a team that values professionalism, continuous learning and quality care

·       Opportunities to work across hospital clinics and outreach community settings

What you'll be doing 
As a Dental Assistant Grade 1, you will play an essential role in ensuring the smooth delivery of day-to-day clinical operations while supporting clinicians and student clinicians in providing exceptional oral healthcare. This is a fast-paced and hands-on role requiring excellent organisation, infection control knowledge and a strong focus on patient wellbeing.

·       Prepare dental equipment, instruments and materials for a wide range of oral health procedures

·       Provide chairside clinical support including instrument transfer, moisture control and patient assistance

·       Maintain strict infection control, sterilisation and PPE compliance in line with NSW Health policies

·       Manage accurate data entry, patient documentation and digital record systems

·       Support clinical education, staff orientation, oral health promotion activities and outreach services across WSLHD locations

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 Criteria:

·       Qualification: Certificate III in Dental Assisting or recognised equivalent/current enrolment 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: REQ654283
Applications Close: 20^th May 2026

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