Dental Assistant - Level 1
Support healthier smiles while making a difference in your local community.
Remuneration: $34.59 - $36.95 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Forster Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dental Assist Grade 1
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ672467
Applications Close: Monday 6th July 2026
About the role
Join our Oral Health team as a Dental Assistant and play an important role in delivering high-quality dental care to the Greater Manning community. Working across our Taree and Forster clinics, you'll provide both chairside and administrative support to Oral Health clinicians, helping ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the service and a positive experience for every patient.
This varied role includes assisting with a wide range of dental procedures, preparing treatment rooms and equipment, maintaining infection prevention and control standards, and completing administrative tasks that support the efficient delivery of care. Working within established policies and procedures, you'll contribute to a safe, organised and patient-focused clinical environment.
Where you'll be working
This part-time opportunity offers the chance to work across both our Taree and Forster Dental Clinics as part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team. You'll collaborate with experienced Oral Health professionals who are committed to providing accessible, high-quality dental services to the Greater Manning community while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace.
About you
You are a reliable and enthusiastic Dental Assistant who takes pride in providing excellent patient care and supporting a busy clinical team. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment and are committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and professionalism.
You'll bring strong chairside assisting skills, a thorough understanding of infection prevention and control practices, and the ability to manage both clinical and administrative responsibilities with confidence. With excellent communication skills, you build positive relationships with patients and colleagues alike, while maintaining patient confidentiality and using dental software and computer systems effectively to support daily operations.
Requirements:
Current Dental Assistant Certificate recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia up to the level of Certificate 3 and or unqualified but experienced dental assistant. Please ensure you upload a copy of your Certificate
What we offer
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Family-friendly clinic hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- A structured orientation program with regular probation review discussions
- Ongoing support from a skilled and experienced team
- Opportunities to develop and grow your dental skills
Additional Information:
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
- Demonstrated high level of competencies in performing and assisting with all oral health care procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kimberly Parker on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
