Part-Time Special Needs Dental Assistant – Outreach

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

NSW Health mobility

World-class hospital environment

Job summary

St Vincent's Public Hospital, Sydney, invites applications for a part-time Dental Assistant in the Special Needs Outreach Program. You will support dentists in both clinic and outreach settings, maintain infection control, and ensure equipment readiness for patients with complex needs.

Join a renowned public hospital with a strong community focus, offeringpro-rata salary, superannuation, and salary packaging. Mon or Fri shifts with Monday preferred, 8 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (or equivalent).
• Demonstrate understanding of infection prevention and control protocols.
• Strong written and verbal communication, ability to build relationships.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organised clinical environment.
• Commit to personal and professional development in dental services.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on chairside assistance to dentists and oral health therapists.
• Prepare and sterilise instruments and maintain infection prevention standards.
• Coordinate equipment, supplies and resources for outreach clinics.
• Deliver patient-centred care to people with complex needs including Special Needs Service.
• Manage reception, appointments, records and stock with clinicians.

Education

Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting

Infection prevention and control

Communication skills

Patient-centred care

Clinic and instrument preparation

Job description

St Vincent's Public Hospital, Sydney, invites applications for a part-time Dental Assistant in the Special Needs Outreach Program. You will support dentists in both clinic and outreach settings, maintain infection control, and ensure equipment readiness for patients with complex needs.

Join a renowned public hospital with a strong community focus, offeringpro-rata salary, superannuation, and salary packaging. Mon or Fri shifts with Monday preferred, 8 hours/week.