Dental Assistant

Job Description:

• Role Title: Dental Assistant
• Role Type: Maximum Term, Part Time – 31st Mar 2026
• Role Grade: Dental Assistant Grade 2 (Year 1 - 4)
• Department and Location: Parklea Correctional Centre
• Salary: $71,908.80 - $78,810.24 (pro rata) base salary per annum plus applicable allowances

Better and fair care.  Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

• The Dental Assistant will provide professional chair side dental assistance and clerical support services for dental services provided within correctional health at Parklea.
• This role will support the setting and maintaining of contemporary best practice standards for dental assistants.
• The incumbent will also work with infection control to establish and maintain effective sterilizing practices.
• This role will work closely with the Dental Officer and the leadership team to ensure the ongoing review and management of the PAS waitlist.

About you

• Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
• A nationally recognized Dental Assisting Certificate at Certificate IV Level or equivalent.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service skills with the experience in administrative and reception duties.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of work health and safety requirements.
• Understanding and commitment to Oral Health policies and procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Why work at St Vincent’s?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community.
• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport.
• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank.
• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free.
• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave.

About Parklea

In this role you will be based at Parklea Correctional Centre.

• A major Sydney prison with capacity for 1,800 male patients.
• Our team of clinical & non-clinical employees provide high quality & compassionate care to the inmates.
• A dynamic place where our people tend to learn a lot & diversify their skills & healthcare experience.
• Our employees at Parklea receive additional environmental allowances based on the position.
• Onsite free parking, a café, gym, and changing room facilities.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 11th March 2025.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

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Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

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