Dental Assistant

Employment Type: 2x Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $63,723 - $68,073 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ459642

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
This position will assist clinicians, including student clinicians, to deliver a high standard of general oral healthcare to eligible patients at all facilities across Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). This position ensures optimal service delivery is achieved by providing effective clinical support and patient care.

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District:

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)  http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary  
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.  (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary 
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Whilst this position is open to all applicants, it is targeted for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people.  Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.  Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. If applying as an Australian Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander, then please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application.  If offered an interview, you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member. 

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Essential Requirements:

1. Qualification:  Certificate III in Dental Assisting or recognised equivalent/current enrolment in the course

Selection Criteria:

1. Certificate III in Dental Assisting or recognised equivalent or experience and willingness to undertake and successfully
2. Recent experience as a Dental Assistant.
3. Demonstrated ability to perform effective infection control procedures in all aspects of Dental Assisting.
4. Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in dental charting with good computer skills.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with proven ability to liaise with a wide range of individuals.
6. Demonstrated understanding of work health safety requirements
7. Excellent organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills.

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For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Parkinson on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au or  02 9881 1***

Applications Close: 30th May 2024