Dental Assistant Grade 1

About the role

Hunter New England Health is recruiting a Dental Assistant Grade 1 for its Armidale Dental Clinic, a 4-chair clinic serving adults and children in the Armidale community and surrounding areas. The clinic operates five days a week from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Reporting to the Clinic Coordinator, the Dental Assistant handles both clinical and administrative tasks, supports the dental team and contributes to good patient experiences. The role offers consistent hours and ongoing training.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative assistance to help deliver dental services efficiently
• Support the dental team and contribute to exceptional patient experiences
• Perform and assist with oral health care procedures

Required profile

• A recognised Dental Assistant Certificate up to Certificate 3, or an unqualified but experienced dental assistant
• Demonstrated competence in performing and assisting with oral health care procedures
• Understanding of infection control principles
• Team player with strong oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of confidentiality issues
• Ability to use a wide range of computer software and electronic systems
• Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residency, or a New Zealand passport; no visa sponsorship available

What we offer

• Pay of $35.97 to $38.43 per hour plus superannuation, for 16 hours per week
• Ongoing training and education programmes
• Salary packaging options
• Career development opportunities within NSW Health

To apply, candidates submit their information and resume online and address the selection criteria with examples of how they meet them.