Lead Dental Assistant (DA3) - PFT - Sydney Metro and Statewide NSW
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- Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network
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- REQ630845 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Assist Gde 3
Remuneration: $89,632 - $92,782 + super
Location: Sydney Metro and Statewide NSW
Requisition ID: REQ630845
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Position Title: Lead Dental Assistant (DA3) - PFT - Sydney Metro and Statewide NSW
Just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!
If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.
Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.
The Role
The Lead Dental Assistant is responsible for supporting dental assistants and clinical services within the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (the Network) Oral Health Service. This includes supervision of dental assistants, management of stores, equipment and the maintenance essential to providing high standard of oral health care to patients in New South Wales (NSW) correctional centres, Youth Justice Centres and the Forensic Hospital.
This position supports the provision and coordination of teledentistry and mobile dental unit services and is required to visit several sites across metropolitan and regional areas on NSW.
Your salary of $89,632 - $92,78 + super and leave loading is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to:
- Access to salary packaging benefits.
- Fitness passport (if you’re eligible)
Fantastic training & education opportunities available
Diversity & Inclusivity
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
If you need assistance with your application, please do not hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team on JHFMHN-Recruitment@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note that this is a vaccination category A position, if successful you will need to provide proof of vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and influenza.
Ready to Apply?
The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following questions:
- How have you adapted your dental assisting skills to different clinical environments, including high-pressure or correctional settings?
- How do you communicate effectively with patients, multidisciplinary teams, and external service providers in challenging or complex situations?
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kathryn Man on Kathryn.Man@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Sunday 11th January 2026, 11:59pm
