Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time (up to 30/06/2027)
Location: Nepean Hospital and Hawkesbury Hospital 
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $34.59 - 36.95 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ634133
Applications Close: 05/02/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity
to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Our District’s Oral Health (Dental) services are provided to eligible patients at the following locations: Nepean Centre for Oral Health, Blue Mountains Hospital Dental Clinic, Hawkesbury Dental Clinic, and the Lithgow Hospital Dental Clinic. The team offers public dental services including diagnosis, restorative and preventative treatments, pain relief and dentures. 

Join Our Team and Help Shape Brighter Smiles. Step into a role where your support truly makes a difference. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated team member to play an essential part in delivering high‑quality dental care to our community. If you’re passionate about oral health, enjoy working in a dynamic clinical environment, and love the idea of contributing to healthier futures, this opportunity is for you. These positions will be based across Nepean Hospital and/or Hawkesbury Hospital Oral Health Clinics. 

In this role, you will work closely with Dental Clinicians, providing hands‑on assistance during clinical procedures and ensuring smooth, efficient patient care. You’ll be actively involved in the Primary School Mobile Dental Program, helping bring vital dental services directly to children in their school environment. A strong focus on infection control is central to this position, and you will play a key part in maintaining rigorous hygiene standards throughout the clinic, including the cleaning and upkeep of dental equipment. You will also contribute to oral health promotion activities, supporting education and awareness initiatives that empower individuals and communities to take charge of their dental wellbeing.

If you’re ready to grow your skills, support a dedicated clinical team, and help deliver accessible, community‑focused dental care, we’d love to welcome you aboard. Join us in creating positive experiences, healthier smiles, and lasting impact for the people we serve.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time Employees
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here. 

What you will bring to the role

1. Demonstrated recent and adequate experience in chair side dental assisting with or without Certificate III in dental assisting
2. Demonstrated ability to perform effective and efficient infection prevention and control procedures in all aspects of Dental Assisting
3. Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in dental charting
4. Effective communication written and verbal communication skills
5. Demonstrated ability to work in a large, multidiscipline team environment
6. Demonstrated excellent organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills
7. Data entry experience and skills

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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For role related queries or questions contact Erin Smith on **********@health.nsw.gov.au