Dental Assistant Grade 2 - Mobile Dental Program

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District seeks a Dental Assistant Grade 2 to support clinicians in delivering safe, high-quality oral healthcare across Western Sydney. The role focuses on mobile dental services, community outreach, and working in Mount Druitt Hospital Dental Clinic with portable equipment.

Requirements include a Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Promotion or Radiography) and a current Class C Licence.

Qualifications

• Recent, adequate experience as a Dental Assistant across a range of dental specialties.
• Ability to assist the clinician in a four-handed environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in infection control procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Hold a Certificate IV Dental Assisting Oral Health Promotion or Certificate IV Dental Assisting Dental Radiography.
• Hold a current Class C Licence and willing to drive fleet vehicles between locations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dental instruments, equipment and materials, assist during procedures, maintain moisture control and support patient comfort.
• Travel between community locations, schools, hospitals and residential facilities, assisting with transportation and setup of portable dental equipment.
• Apply NSW Health infection prevention and control standards, including PPE, sterilisation, reprocessing and waste management.

Skills

Four-handed dentistry

Infection control

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Promotion or Dental Radiography)

Job description

Take your dental assisting skills beyond the clinic and into the community.

Deliver quality oral healthcare to children, adults and vulnerable communities.

Grow your career while making a meaningful difference across Western Sydney.

Put your dental assisting skills in motion – support clinicians, deliver community-based oral healthcare and help make healthy smiles accessible to everyone.

Employment Type:Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:Dental Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $77,776 – $85,240 per annum
Hours Per Week:38
Location:Mount Druitt

Where you'll be working
Join the Oral Health team at Mount Druitt Hospital, a well-established healthcare facility with more than 50 years of service to its local community. As part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), you'll contribute to a service focused on accessible, high-quality dental care and improving health outcomes for diverse communities.

Based at Mount Druitt Hospital Dental Clinic, you'll enjoy the opportunity to work across a variety of clinical and community settings, with a strong focus on mobile dental services.

Be part of a dedicated Oral Health service providing general and specialised dental care for adults and children, including prosthetic services.

Take your skills into the community, supporting dental services in schools, hospitals, residential aged care facilities and other outreach locations.

Work alongside clinicians and multidisciplinary teams who are passionate about delivering accessible, patient-centred care.

Enjoy a convenient location close to Mount Druitt train station and Westfield shopping centre, with onsite and street parking options.

Join a health district committed to service innovation, future growth and expanding healthcare opportunities for Western Sydney communities.

What you'll be doing
As a Dental Assistant Grade 2, you'll play an important role in supporting clinicians to deliver safe, effective and high-quality oral healthcare to eligible patients across Western Sydney. Working predominantly in a mobile dental van or using portable dental equipment, you'll bring essential dental services directly to people in the community.

Your responsibilities will include:

Prepare dental instruments, equipment and materials, assist during procedures, maintain moisture control and support patient comfort, wellbeing and post-operative care.

Travel between community locations, schools, hospitals and residential facilities, assisting with the transportation, assembly and pack-down of portable dental equipment and, when required, operating a 4.5-tonne mobile dental van.

Apply NSW Health infection prevention and control standards, including appropriate PPE, instrument sterilisation, reprocessing and waste management, while maintaining accurate patient records and digital documentation.

Manage patient enquiries, appointments and administrative tasks, liaise with external service providers and support the efficient delivery of clinical services across multiple locations.

Apply your Certificate IV qualification in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Promotion or Dental Radiography) to support oral health education or undertake dental radiography within your scope of practice and relevant licensing requirements.

This is a Monday to Friday, day-shift position working 38 hours per week, with occasional Saturday clinics. You may also be rostered to fixed clinics across WSLHD Oral Health facilities.

Make a difference with Western Sydney Local Health District

Qualification: Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Promotion and/or Radiography) or recognised equivalent/current enrolment in the course.

Selection Criteria:

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

Ability to assist the clinician in a four-handed environment, with a variety of dental procedures providing specialist or specialised care. Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in dental charting with good computer skills.

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

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with proven ability to liaise with a wide range of individuals.

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 Certificate IV Dental Assisting Oral Health Promotion or Certificate IV Dental Assisting Dental Radiography.

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. This may include occasional operation of a 4.5 tonne Mobile Dental Van (Class C licence compatible)

Requisition ID: REQ685775
Applications Close: 16th November 2026

Need more information ?

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

This is an Aboriginal Targeted position in accordance with section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply, and preference will be given to a suitably qualified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant.

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