Dental Assistant Grade 1

NSW Health; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Orange, NSW, is seeking a highly motivated experienced dental assistant for the Orange Community Dental Clinic. This role supports chair-side duties for dental clinicians, reception tasks, administration, and infection control.

The position is classified as Dental Assistant Grade 1, with 38 hours per week and a temporary/permanent arrangement up to 30 December 2028. The role includes outreach services to nearby towns and mobile dental care in schools, with occasional overnight

Qualifications

• We are looking for a highly motivated experienced dental assistant.
• Provide chair side assistance to dental clinicians, and general support to the dental team including reception, administration duties and maintaining infection control standards.
• Providing outreach services to small surrounding towns and/or mobile dental care in schools, with an occasional overnight stay.
• 9-day fortnight trial with one day off every 2 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Chair side assistance to dental clinicians and general support to the dental team.
• Reception, administration duties and infection control maintenance.

Skills

Dental assistant

Job description

Employment Type: Various, Temporary/Permanent Full time (Up until 30/12/2028)
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $71,335.00 - $76,205.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 23 Nov 2026, 11:59pm

About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated experienced dental assistant.

Orange Community Dental Clinic is located within the Orange Hospital. It is a modern 8 chair dental clinic. As a dental assistant you will provide chair side assistance to dental clinicians, and general support to the dental team including, reception, administration duties and maintaining infection control standards

Providing outreach services to small surrounding towns and/or mobile dental care in schools, with an occasional overnight stay.

You will be a part of our 9 day fortnight trial giving you one day off every 2 weeks.

9-day fortnight hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 – 17:00, Wednesday 08:00 – 16:45

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Helping you Move to Western NSW

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Karen Banks on (02) 6850 7*** or at ***********@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible people.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD