Dental Assistant Grade 1- Mobile Dental Program

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians across mobile and fixed clinic settings, based at Mount Druitt Hospital Dental Clinic. You will help pre-pare equipment, chairside assistance, and maintain infection control standards while contributing to patient comfort.

The role involves travel between Western Sydney locations, supporting outreach services and liaising with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality oral health care to diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Recent, adequate experience as a Dental Assistant across a range of dental specialties.
• Demonstrated ability to assist the clinician in a four-handed environment, with a variety of dental procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effective infection control procedures in all aspects of Dental Assisting.
• Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in dental charting with good computer skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with proven ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians to deliver safe, efficient and compassionate dental care in mobile and fixed clinic environments.
• Prepare dental equipment, instruments and materials, assist chairside and support patient comfort.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, including PPE, waste disposal, instrument reprocessing and sterilisation.
• Maintain accurate patient records and digital data using NSW Health and Oral Health systems.
• Travel between Western Sydney locations and assist with portable dental equipment transport and setup.

Skills

Infection control

Four-handed dentistry

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Take your dental assisting skills into schools and community settings

Join a supportive team focused on quality, accessible patient care

Support quality dental care wherever it’s needed. Join our Mobile Dental Program and assist clinicians across Western Sydney in delivering patient-focused oral health services.

Employment Type:Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:Dental Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $71,335 - $76,205per annum
Hours Per Week:38
Location:Mount Druitt

Where you'll be working
Based at Mount Druitt Hospital Dental Clinic, you’ll be part of the Western Sydney Local Health District Oral Health team, supporting the delivery of high-quality dental services across a diverse range of community settings.

Mount Druitt Hospital has proudly supported its local community for more than 50 years, providing comprehensive healthcare services that continue to evolve with the needs of the community.

Work from the Mount Druitt Dental Clinic while supporting mobile and outreach services across Western Sydney.

Visit schools, hospitals, residential homes and other community locations as part of the Mobile Dental Program.

Work alongside experienced oral health professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Gain varied experience across paediatric, adult and older patient populations.

Enjoy convenient access to Mt Druitt train station and Westfield shopping centre, with onsite and street parking options.

What you'll be doing
As a Dental Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting clinicians to deliver safe, efficient and compassionate dental care in both mobile and fixed clinic environments.

Prepare dental equipment, instruments and materials, assist chairside and support patient comfort throughout procedures.

Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, including PPE, waste disposal, instrument reprocessing and sterilisation.

Maintain accurate patient records and digital data using NSW Health and Oral Health systems.

Travel between Western Sydney locations, assisting with the safe transport, assembly and pack-down of portable dental equipment.

Contribute to team meetings, training, oral health promotion and preventative programs, while supporting trainees and new team members.

Join Us!

Join NSW Health and build a rewarding career where your work contributes to healthier communities across Western Sydney. Bring your skills, compassion and commitment to patient care and be part of a team making a difference every day.

Qualification: Certificate III in Dental Assisting or recognised equivalent/current enrolment in the course.

Selection Criteria:

Recent, adequate experience as a Dental Assistant across a range of dental specialties

Demonstrated ability to assist the clinician in a four-handed environment, with a variety of dental procedures including general or specialised care.

Demonstrated ability to perform effective infection control procedures in all aspects of Dental Assisting.

Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in dental charting with good computer skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with proven 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.

Hold a current Class C Licence and willing to take shared responsibility for safe driving of various fleet vehicles between locations in Western Sydney and back to the base location.

Requisition ID: REQ686754
Applications Close: 22nd September 2026

Find out more about applying for this position.

For inquiries about the role, contactDr Katie Metcalfe on 02 9881 1716 or [e-mail]

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.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/ .

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.