Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until November 2027

Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1

Remuneration: $71,335 - $76,205 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ706446

Location: Inverell Community Health Service

Closing Date: Thursday 19 November 2026

🦷Join our Dental team and support the delivery of high-quality patient care in a friendly and professional environment.

Where you'll be working

Hospital campus and operates Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. The clinic provides high-quality dental care to adults and children across Inverell and surrounding communities. As part of a small, close-knit team, you'll enjoy a supportive workplace where collaboration, open communication and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.

The Opportunity

As a Dental Assistant, you'll play an important role in delivering efficient, high-quality dental services by providing both clinical and administrative support to the Dental Unit. You'll work closely with dentists and the wider team to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the clinic while helping create a positive experience for every patient. This is a rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, contribute to improved oral health outcomes, and be part of a team that values collaboration and quality care.

You'll be supported with a comprehensive orientation and ongoing guidance from the Oral Health management team to help you succeed and continue developing your skills.

About You

The suitable applicant will be skilled in the provision of a high level of clinical dental assistance within prescribed standards of infection control and patient safety. You will also have a professional and compassionate attitude and well-developed oral and written communication skills that are utilised to build strong relationships with key stakeholders. Your competence in performing and assisting with oral health care procedures and ability work effectively and efficiently in a team setting will be the key to your success in this position.

Highly Regarded

• 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.

How to apply

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

• 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.
• Demonstrated understanding of infection control principles
• Ability to use a wide range of computer software and electronic systems to complete work activities.

Why join Hunter New England Health?

• Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
• Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
• Salary packaging options
• Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
• Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
• Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
• Fitness Passport for you and your family

What you'll be doing

Assist in the facilitation of efficient delivery of dental services and operations of the Dental Unit by providing clinical and administrative assistance and support.

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 Katrina Healy 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

Stepping Up Websiteis a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging:is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

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