Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to February 2026
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $1,221.24 - $1,304.61 per week + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Sydney Dental Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ537822
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About The Role
Sydney Dental Hospital (SDH) has been serving the local community since 1904. The Hospital is a centre of excellence and throughout its history has been a key driver in shaping oral health and dental care in Australia.
This is a yearly traineeship and is a targeted role. The 2025 Aboriginal Traineeship in Dental Assisting is in conjunction with NSW TAFE and the University of Sydney. The trainees work at SDH full-time with one day per week of TAFE classes and four study blocks in the year. Successful candidates may be eligible for a scholarship to study a Bachelor of Oral Health at University of Sydney at the completion of the course. The role of this position is to provide assistance to the Clinician and to undertake and complete HLT31807 Certificate III in Dental Assisting
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Ideal Candidate
- This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.
- Ability to undertake and complete HLT31807 for Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information, please visit Benefits at SLHD
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Catherine Purnell on 0439 411 543 or email at catherine.purnell@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 3 January 2025