Dental Assistant Grade 1- Mobile Dental Program

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

Job summary

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 and evolving with community needs.

You will travel between Western Sydney locations, assisting with mobile and fixed clinics and contributing

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or recognised equivalent/current enrolment in the course.
• Experience across a range of dental specialties.
• Proficient infection control procedures and equipment handling.
• Accurate dental charting and good computer skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication; able to liaise with diverse groups.
• Ability to work in a large, multidisciplinary team and support trainees.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dental equipment, instruments and materials, assist chairside and support patient comfort.
• Maintain infection prevention and control, PPE, waste disposal, instrument reprocessing and sterilisation.
• Maintain accurate patient records and digital data using NSW Health systems.
• Travel between Western Sydney locations, handling portable dental equipment setup and pack-down.
• Contribute to team meetings, training, oral health promotion and preventative programs.

Skills

Dental assisting

Four-handed chairside

Infection control

Dental charting

Computer literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Driving licence (Class C)

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Enrolment in course

Tools

Dental charting software

NSW Health systems

Job description

Make a difference delivering oral health care across Western Sydney. 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 - $76,205 per 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.

Essential Requirements

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.

Applications Close

22nd September 2026

Need more information?

• Find out more about applying for this position.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore theselection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Dr Katie Metcalfe on 02 9881 1716 or [e-mail]

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.