Dental Assistant

About this role

Employment Type: Permanent Full - Time Position Classification: Dental Assistant – Grade 1/ 2 Remuneration: $71,335.00 – $85,240.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ676493 Vaccination Category: A Location: Albury Dental Clinic Are you a talented Dental Assistant looking to make a significant impact within regional communities? About the role: We are looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our fabulous Dental Team. The Dental Assistant helps Dental Officers and Oral Health Therapists to deliver safe and effective oral health services by providing both clinical and administrative support. As the Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for: * Providing a high level of dental assistance to oral health clinicians within prescribed standards and policies to deliver safe and competent care in line with public expectations * Adhering to a customer focused service to ensure excellence in patient care * Performing administration duties to support the effective operation of the dental clinic What MLHD offer: At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference. * Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities. * Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy. * Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing. * Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities. * Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health. Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate: * Experience in dental assisting, with a qualification recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia (or equivalent), or a willingness to undertake and complete a Certificate III in Dental Assisting * A high level of competency in assisting with a broad range of oral health care procedures * Sound knowledge and practical application of current infection prevention and control principles and procedures * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, colleagues, and stakeholders * The ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment * Flexibility and willingness to travel for work, including long-distance driving and overnight stays when required More information: 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Christine O’Flynn – the Senior Dental Officer on Christine.OFlynn@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat. Applications close: 4 August 2026 MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. .