Dental Assistant - Special Needs Program

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited; Inner West; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Study leave

Curran Foundation scholarships

Competitive pay

Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia is seeking a Dental Assistant for the Special Needs Outreach Program at St Vincent’s Public Hospital in Sydney. The role is permanent part-time (8 hours/week), with Monday or Friday as working days and Monday most likely.

You will provide chairside assistance, sterilisation, and support to outreach clinics in a patient-centred environment. Qualifications include Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting, infection control knowledge, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of dental instruments, materials and equipment.
• Demonstrate infection prevention and control protocols and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to dentists and oral health therapists.
• Prepare and sterilise instruments and clinical areas, maintain infection control.
• Coordinate reception, appointments and records for efficient service delivery.
• Support outreach clinics by coordinating equipment, supplies and resources.

Skills

Infection control

Dental instruments

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting

Job description

Job Description:Role title: Dental Assistant – Special Needs Outreach ProgramRole type: Permanent Part-Time 8hrs/weekWorking Days: Either Monday or Friday, with Monday being the most likely working day.Role grade: Dental Assistant Grade 1, (Year 1-4)Department and location: Dental Department St Vincent’s Public Hospital, SydneySalary: $71,335.00 - $76,205.00 per annum (pro-rata)+super +salary packagingWelcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.About the roleProvide hands-on chairside assistance to dentists and oral health therapists, supporting the delivery of quality oral health care across clinic and outreach settings.Prepare and sterilise instruments, equipment and clinical areas, maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention and control.Support community outreach clinics by coordinating equipment, supplies and resources to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery.Help deliver compassionate, patient-centred care to people with complex medical, physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs, including patients accessing the Special Needs Dental Service.Coordinate reception, patient administration, appointments, records and stock management while working closely with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient access and service delivery.About youHold a Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (or equivalent), with knowledge of dental instruments, materials and equipment.Demonstrate an understanding of infection prevention and control protocols, sterilisation procedures and workplace health and safety requirements.Bring strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.Take pride in maintaining a clean, safe and organised clinical environment, ensuring equipment and treatment areas are always ready for patient care.Show a genuine commitment to personal and professional development, with a willingness to learn and contribute to a high-quality, patient-centred dental service.What we can offer youExceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your incomeSeamless NSW Health Mobility: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlementsWorld-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutesExcellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiativesCutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer CentreCommunity: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol careProfessional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarshipsHealth & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrationsSponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.Equal opportunityWe celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.How to applyThe closing date for applications is 24 November 2026. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.Reconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]