Dental Assistant - Part Time, 4-Chair Clinic, Training

Hunter New England Local Health District; Armidale; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Dental Assistant for a permanent part-time role at the Armidale Community Health Service. The 4-chair clinic offers 16 hours per week with consistent hours and opportunities for ongoing training.

You will support clinical and administrative tasks, work under the Clinic Coordinator, and contribute to high-quality patient care. The role includes orientation and ongoing education through the Oral Health management team.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant Certificate recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia up to Cert 3.
• Solid understanding of infection control principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support to ensure efficient delivery of dental services.
• Support the dental team and ensure excellent patient experiences.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training programs.

Skills

Infection control

Teamwork

Communication

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Education

Dental Assistant Certificate (Australia) up to Cert 3

Experience as dental assistant (unqualified welcome)

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Dental Assistant for a permanent part-time role at the Armidale Community Health Service. The 4-chair clinic offers 16 hours per week with consistent hours and opportunities for ongoing training.

You will support clinical and administrative tasks, work under the Clinic Coordinator, and contribute to high-quality patient care. The role includes orientation and ongoing education through the Oral Health management team.