Dental Assistant Grade 1- Mobile Dental Program

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

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District invites applications for a Dental Assistant to support clinicians delivering high‑quality dental care across mobile and fixed clinics. Based at Mount Druitt Hospital Dental Clinic, you’ll be part of an Oral Health team enhancing patient outcomes in a diverse community.

You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities to gain experience across paediatric, adult and older populations, while maintaining infection control and

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or recognised equivalent.
• Experience as a Dental Assistant across a range of specialties.
• Ability to assist clinicians in a four‑hand environment.
• Proficient infection prevention and control practices.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians to deliver safe, efficient, patient‑centred dental care in mobile and fixed clinics.
• Prepare equipment, instruments and materials; assist chairside and support patient comfort.
• Maintain infection control standards, PPE, waste disposal, reprocessing and sterilisation.
• Maintain accurate patient records and digital data using NSW Health systems.
• Travel between Western Sydney locations to assist with transport and setup of portable equipment.
• Contribute to team meetings, training, and oral health promotion.

Skills

Infection control

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Tools

Dental charting software

Digital patient records

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.

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

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For inquiries about the role, contact Dr Katie Metcalfe on 02 9881 1*** or **************@health.nsw.gov.au

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/ .

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