- Work for a world class medical facility.
- Be a part of helping the community.
- Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
Join our team as a Dental Assistant working for the states only State of the Art Dental Facility, Apply Today!
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $33.26 - $34.74 + 11% Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 34 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is dedicated to improving health services for the community. Our focus is on delivering quality care while upholding our core values. Join us in making a difference.
- Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
- Provides tertiary care for the Greater Western Region.
- Committed to collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
- Focuses on primary and secondary health care.
- Aiming for better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.
What You'll Be Doing
We are seeking a dedicated professional to support clinicians in delivering exceptional oral health care to patients within the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD).
Your Daily Responsibilities Will Include
- Assisting the clinicians in providing high-quality oral health services.
- Preparation of equipment, instruments, and materials for dental procedures.
- Ensuring effective communication with patients and the clinical team.
- Helping maintain accurate patient records and a high standard of patient care
- Contributing to a positive, patient-focused environment.
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
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Dental Assisting or recognised equivalent/current enrolment in the course.
Selection Criteria
- Recent, adequate experience as a Dental Assistant.
- Demonstrated ability to assist the clinician in a four-handed environment, with a variety of dental procedures including general and specialised care.
- Demonstrated ability to perform effective infection control procedures in all aspects of Dental Assisting.
- Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in dental charting.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
- 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.
- Excellent organisational, time-management and problem- solving skills.
Requisition ID: REQ514661
Applications Close: 5th January 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- 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 Gayathri Ramesh on Gayathri.Ramesh@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.