Dental Assistant Grade 1-2

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro‑rated to your contracted or ordinary working hours; these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. This scheme recognises the key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements to attract and retain staff in these areas. Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Dental Assist Grade 1/2 (Dependent on Qualifications and Experience)Remuneration: $68,591 - $81,962 + SuperannuationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ Location: Broken Hill NSW Great opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real impact in providing the best patient experience. Only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need on your doorstep. Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can’t wait to see you Take a quick look at Living and Working in the Far West. What you’ll be doing Support and assist dental clinicians in the provision of oral health services to patients. Undertake administrative and reception duties – filing, maintaining an electronic patient database, appointment scheduling, wait‑list management, stock maintenance and ordering. Assist in the delivery of oral health promotion activities. What is on offer 5 weeks paid annual leave per year. Salary packaging and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses plus $2.6k for meal & entertainment. Novated leasing. Fitness passport. Isolation & climate allowance. Support through advanced education & training. A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing. About the Far West LHD The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high‑quality public health services to communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote health care. Key to our success is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our nine health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote health care. About Broken Hill A true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be nationally heritage listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flocking from all over, but those who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability. With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets, retail stores, excellent schools, gyms, an aquatic centre, fast‑food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés. How to Apply To be considered for this position, please address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible: Certificate III in Dental Assisting or relevant work experience and working towards obtaining formal qualification. Dental Assisting Certificate IV required for appointment at Grade 2. Highly effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to relate well to adults, children and other health professionals. Demonstrated ability to perform effective infection control, instrument reprocessing and dental assisting. Demonstrated ability to plan own work, manage priorities, use initiative and to problem‑solve. Effective computer skills for communication and proficiency in Word and Excel. Class C driver’s licence with the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at Need more information?1) Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role‑related queries or questions contact Karen Kennedy on Applications Close: 18th December 2025 Stepping Up The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: Empower, listen and act together Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe. At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. #RuralHealthIncentives #J-18808-Ljbffr