Dental Assistant

Job Details Employment Type: PermanentFull Time Location: Queanbeyan Position Classification: Dental Assist Grade 1 Remuneration: $68,591.00 - $73,274.00 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 19 December 2025 Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme with a value of up to $10,000 About the Service Dental Assistant – Support Smiles in Our Rural Community. Are you passionate about helping people maintain healthy smiles and providing essential support to dental professionals? At Southern NSW Local Health District, our Dental Assistants play a key role in delivering high‑quality dental care in a welcoming rural environment. Join our team and make a difference in oral health for patients of all ages. Support for Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS) Working within SNSWLHD Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Salary packaging options Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government What you’ll be doing The Dental Assistant assists dental officers and oral health therapists to deliver safe and effective oral health services by providing clinical and administrative assistance and support. Selection Criteria Experience in dental assisting and qualification in a field recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia or equivalent, OR experience and preparedness to undertake Certificate III in Dental Assisting. Demonstrated high level of competency in assisting with all oral health care procedures. Demonstrated experience and understanding of current infection control principles and procedures. Demonstrated ability to use computer software and electronic systems to complete work tasks. Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of the team. Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. This may involve driving long distances with the Health Service and overnight stays at health service expense. Evidence of a current Class C driver’s licence. Information for applicants Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health. 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. Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process. 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. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Ariane Murray on Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and You Tube We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr