Dental Assistant Grade 1

October 25, 2024

Western Sydney Local Health District

Westmead

OTHER & FULL TIME

Join a dynamic team focused on high-quality patient care and oral health support.
Gain valuable skills through comprehensive training and mentorship opportunities.
Work in diverse settings, enhancing your experience across various oral health clinics.

Assist clinicians in delivering top-notch oral health care, maintain infection control, manage patient records, and support staff training across diverse settings.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 20/05/2025)
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $32.13 - $34.33 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be a current employee of NSW Health.

Persons engaged by Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) as participants of the 'Transition to Work Program’ for people with disabilities, within WSLHD, are exempt from the above clause. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is dedicated to 'better health services for western Sydney and beyond,' serving Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta LGAs.

Westmead Centre for Oral Health offers general and specialist dental services across NSW.
A key teaching facility for the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Dentistry.
Equipped with advanced patient care and operating facilities.
Committed to collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment in healthcare.

What you'll be doing
Join our team at Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), supporting clinicians in delivering high-quality oral health care to our community.

Assist in patient care and dental procedures, ensuring patient well-being.
Maintain strict infection control standards and equipment sterilisation.
Accurately manage patient records using NSW Health systems.
Participate in staff training, meetings, and health promotion activities.
Provide care in various WSLHD clinics and external locations as needed.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume,and addressing the criteria listed below, 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: REQ530185
Applications Close: 10th November 2024

Need more information?

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Review the detailed position description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
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For inquiries about the role, contact Jade Gandola on jade.gandola@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: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.