Grade1 Dental Assistant

Hunter New England Local Health District; Taree; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the Taree Dental team and deliver high-quality patient care in a supportive, collaborative environment. The position is a temporary full-time role based at Taree Community Health Service with a 38-hour week.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, infection control, instrument sterilisation and clinic operations support. Applicants should be eligible to work in Australia and hold a valid Dental Assistant

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant Certificate recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia up to Certificate 3 or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance across a broad range of dental procedures.
• Prepare and maintain clinical environments following infection prevention protocols.
• Ensure sterilisation and maintenance of instruments, materials and equipment.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Team communication

Dental software

Education

Dental Assistant Certificate (Australia)

Job description

Join our team as a Dental Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care while supporting our dental team in a friendly, professional environment.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Until September 2027

Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1

Remuneration: $71,335 - $76,205 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ688097

Location: Taree Community Health Service

Applications Close: Tuesday, 15th September 2026

About The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Dental Assistant to join the Taree Dental team, providing high-quality oral health services to the Greater Manning community. These roles offer the opportunity to work alongside a diverse team of experienced practitioners in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• Providing chairside assistance across a broad range of dental procedures in accordance with clinical and patient safety standards
• Preparing and maintaining clinical environments in line with infection prevention and control protocols
• Ensuring the availability, sterilisation, and maintenance of instruments, materials, and equipment

Additional Responsibilities May Include

• Monitoring stock levels and maintaining appropriate inventory control
• Reporting equipment faults and maintenance requirements in a timely manner
• Supporting efficient clinic operations within a multidisciplinary team environment

About You

• You are a motivated and reliable Dental Assistant who is committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
• You are confident providing chairside support across a range of procedures and apply a strong understanding of infection control principles to maintain a safe and compliant workspace.
• Your ability to work collaboratively within a team, combined with well-developed communication skills, enables you to build positive relationships with both patients and colleagues.
• You understand the importance of confidentiality and patient privacy, and you are comfortable using dental software and general computer systems to support daily clinical and administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Current Dental Assistant Certificate recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia up to the level of Certificate 3 and or unqualified but experienced dental assistant.

What We Can Offer You

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies.
• Job share / part time arrangements will be considered
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.