Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1 Remuneration: $35.97 - $38.43 ph. Hours Per Week: 24 Requisition ID: REQ695688 Applications Close: 15th October 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing clinical and administrative assistance in all aspects of dentistry within the guidelines set by the Dental Assistants State Award. The Dental Assistant will promote attendance and assist with the follow-up of individuals and their families in relation to Dental Health programs

About You

You are a qualified Dental Assistant with a Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent experience, bringing the knowledge, skills, and professionalism required to provide high-quality support to dental clinicians across a diverse patient population. You demonstrate a strong ability to assist with a wide range of dental procedures, ensuring patients receive safe, efficient, and patient-focused care while maintaining a calm and supportive clinical environment.

Your thorough understanding of contemporary dental infection prevention and control standards enables you to consistently maintain a clean, safe, and compliant clinical setting. You are committed to adhering to best practice guidelines and organisational policies, contributing to positive patient outcomes and the delivery of high-quality dental services.

You communicate effectively and professionally with patients, colleagues, dental practitioners, and other healthcare professionals. Your approachable manner, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to build positive working relationships allow you to contribute to a collaborative and respectful workplace culture while supporting patients from diverse backgrounds.

You are motivated to achieve performance objectives and take responsibility for maintaining high standards of work. You demonstrate initiative, reliability, and a commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently in line with service expectations.

As a valued member of the dental team, you work cooperatively with others to achieve common goals and deliver quality patient care. Your ability to adapt to changing priorities, support colleagues, and contribute positively to team outcomes makes you an effective and dependable professional.

You hold a current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence and are willing to travel and work across various locations within the network to support service delivery. In addition, you possess strong computer literacy skills, including experience using electronic patient record systems and a range of office applications, enabling you to manage clinical and administrative responsibilities accurately and efficiently.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit. Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact .

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification-s. These awards are available at http:--www.health.nsw.gov.au-careers-conditions-pages-default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

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