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Dental Assistant


Company : St Vincent's Health Australia


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2025-05-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Dental Assistant role at St Vincent''s Health Australia1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Dental Assistant role at St Vincent''s Health AustraliaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Role type: Maximum term contract to December 2025. Part-time 16 hours per weekDepartment and location: Dental. St Vincents Hospital, DarlinghurstJob Description:Role title: Dental AssistantRole type: Maximum term contract to December 2025. Part-time 16 hours per weekRole grade: Dental Assistant Grade 1 Yr 1-4Department and location: Dental. St Vincents Hospital, DarlinghurstSalary: $65,953.08- $ 70,456.21 + superBetter and fairer care. Always.We are St Vincents Health Australia, Australias largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.About The RoleProvide chairside assistance to dentists during examinations and treatments, including instrument handling and suctioning.Prepare and support patients before and after procedures, ensuring comfort and delivering appropriate oral health care advice.Manage clinical setup by preparing instruments, materials, and tray setups; coordinate with sterilisation services.Perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, entering patient data in ISOH/LIPO, and managing EFTPOS/HICAPS transactions.Support clinic operations by maintaining stock levels, requesting medical/dental records, and assisting with dental laboratory tasks.This is a 2 day per week role (between Monday to Friday). The days will be negotiated with the successful candidate.About YouCertificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (or equivalent), with sound knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and sterilisation procedures.Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to ensure effective patient care and teamwork.Proven understanding of infection control protocols, WHS regulations, and the ability to maintain a clean, safe clinical environment.Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development within the dental field.Organised, reliable, and detail-oriented, with the ability to support efficient day-to-day clinical operations.Why work at St Vincents?Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our communityDiscounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness PassportAccess to discounted private health insurance with MedibankAccess to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-freeCommitted to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leaveAbout The HospitalYou will be part of the team at St Vincents hospital, Darlinghurst.A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful locationSurrounded by great cafes, parks, and nearby glorious beachesA place of expert clinical care for at-risk peopleClosely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campusCentres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional healthSponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.Equal opportunityWe celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.How To ApplyThe closing date for applications is 08 June 2025.Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest and experience align with each of the requirements listed in the About You section here.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agenciesReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent''s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. 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