Dental Assistant Grade 1- Mobile Dental Program (Mount Druitt)

_Support mobile clinics delivering vital dental care in schools_
- _Ensure high infection control & assist diverse patient needs_
- _Drive & set up mobile units across Western Sydney safely_

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time **Position Classification**: Dental Assistant Grade 1 **Remuneration**: $65,953
- $70,456 per annum **Hours Per Week**: 38 **Location**: Mt Druitt Hospital

**Where you'll be working** Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), where our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred health care across diverse communities.
- Serve communities across Auburn, Blacktown & beyond
- Support oral health in schools, clinics & outreach settings
- Work in a values-driven, inclusive health care team
- Access ongoing training & career development
- Be part of a mission for better health in western Sydney

**What you'll be doing** This Dental Assistant role supports clinicians in delivering essential oral health care across Western Sydney, mainly through mobile and outreach services. Your responsibilities will also include:

- Assisting with dental procedures in a four-handed setting
- Working in mobile clinics at schools and outreach sites
- Maintaining high infection control and hygiene standards
- Supporting fixed clinics as needed across the district
- Helping transport and set up portable dental equipment

**How to Apply**

**Essential Criteria**:

- Qualification: Certificate III in Dental Assisting or recognised equivalent/current enrolment in the course.

**Selection Criteria**:

- Recent, adequate experience as a Dental Assistant across a range of dental specialties
- Demonstrated ability to assist the clinician in a four-handed environment, with a variety of dental procedures including general or specialised care.
- Demonstrated ability to perform effective infection control procedures in all aspects of Dental Assisting.
- Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in dental charting with good computer skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with proven 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.
- Hold a current Class C Licence and willing to take shared responsibility for safe driving of various fleet vehicles between locations in Western Sydney and back to the base location.

**Requisition ID: REQ592483** **Applications Close: 3rd August 2025**

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- People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard._

**_Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency._ Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3pua5i