CCLHD - Dental Assistant Grade 1

Central Coast Local Health District; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Financial Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

Career Growth

Job summary

Central Coast Local Health District’s Oral Health team is recruiting for Dental Assistant Grade 1 roles across casual, temporary and permanent positions. Remuneration ranges from $35.97 to $38.43 per hour, with varied hours and locations across the Central Coast Health District.

Applications close Sunday 27th September at 11:59pm. You will support clinicians, maintain infection control, provide reception/administrative support, operate dental equipment, and communicate effectively with patients

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or equivalent) or relevant experience.
• Infection control procedures within a dental clinic setting.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities and locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians with the provision of dental treatment to eligible patients.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, including instrument preparation for sterilisation.
• Provide reception and administrative support: patient registration, appointment management, records and data entry.
• Operate and maintain dental equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and safe work practices.
• Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and other health professionals.

Skills

Infection control

Communication

Data entry

Dental software

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Type: Various - Casual, permanent and temporary positions available Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1 Remuneration: $35.97 - $38.43 per hour Hours Per Week: Various Location: Based across the Central Coast Health District Requisition ID: REQ689631 Applications Close: Sunday 27th September at 11:59pm

Join the Central Coast Local Health District Oral Health team and make a meaningful difference to the dental care and experience of our community. We are recruiting for a range of casual, temporary and permanent Dental Assistant opportunities, offering the chance to bring your skills to a supportive and patient-focused environment.

About The Opportunity

Join the Central Coast Local Health District Oral Health Service and contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality dental care to our diverse community. Working alongside clinicians and the wider Oral Health team, you will provide clinical support while ensuring patients receive a caring, professional and positive experience. In this role you will:

• Assist clinicians with the provision of dental treatment to eligible patients, including people with disability, older people and those with complex needs.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, including the cleaning and preparation of dental instruments for sterilisation.
• Provide reception and administrative support, including patient registration, appointment management, records and data entry.
• Operate and maintain dental equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions, policies and safe work practices.
• Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and other health professionals, contributing to a supportive and collaborative Oral Health team.

About You

You are a caring and adaptable Dental Assistant who takes pride in providing high-quality patient care and supporting clinicians in a busy oral health environment. With a strong focus on infection control, communication and teamwork, we are looking for someone who has:

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or qualification deemed by the Ministry of Health to be equivalent), or relevant experience as a Dental Assistant.

Please note: Unqualified but experienced dental assistants can be employed as Dental Assistants Grade 1. Such employees commence and remain on level 1 year 1 until they obtain formal qualifications through study or recognition of prior learning. The employee is responsible for obtaining formal qualifications in their own time and at their own expense.

• Sound knowledge of infection control procedures within a dental clinic setting.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally and compassionately with patients.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications or Dental related software and completing accurate data entry and administrative tasks.
• The ability to work collaboratively, respond flexibly to changing priorities and locations, and confidently manage challenging situations or clients.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Applicants must also hold a current Australian Drivers Licence. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Full time employees enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Tracey Frampton or Sue Lake, Principal Dental Assistant Grade 3

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [e-mail] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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