Dental Assistant: Clinic Support & Patient Care

Mid North Coast Local Health District; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid North Coast Local Health District is seeking a Dental Assistant Grade 1 to provide clinical and administrative support across the Hastings Macleay network. The role requires a Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent experience, delivering high‑quality patient care in a compliant environment.

You will assist dental clinicians with procedures, maintain infection prevention standards, and use electronic patient record systems.

Qualifications

• Qualified Dental Assistant with Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent experience.
• Strong infection prevention and control knowledge to maintain a safe clinical setting.
• Effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support in dental settings.
• Assist with a wide range of dental procedures to ensure safe, efficient care.
• Promote attendance and support dental health programs for patients and families.
• Travel across network locations to support service delivery as required.

Skills

Electronic patient record systems

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Mid North Coast Local Health District is seeking a Dental Assistant Grade 1 to provide clinical and administrative support across the Hastings Macleay network. The role requires a Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent experience, delivering high‑quality patient care in a compliant environment.

You will assist dental clinicians with procedures, maintain infection prevention standards, and use electronic patient record systems.