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High quality healthcare. Quality of life. Learn and grow in your career and in your life with more opportunities and more flexibilityEmployment Type:TemporaryFull Time (up to 52 weeks)Position Classification:Dental Assistant Grade 1Remuneration:$68,591.00 - $73,274.00Hours Per Week:38hrsRequisition ID:REQ647120This vacancy is maternity leave relief for an initial period of up to 52 weeks for 38 hours per week; the hours and period of employment may change according to the maternity leave requirements. There is also the possibility of an extension at same / reduced hours.About the roleNorthern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Dental Assistant Grade 1 to join our Dental Team. Salary Packaging is available for a variety of expenses through NSW Health. If you wish to join our friendly and professional Dental Team, please contact Tara Reade on 0266 206 434 or proceed with online application.About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.Relocating to the region?The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers 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: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperienceJoin our team and youll enjoy:Salary packaging and novated leasing increase your take-home payFitness discounts focus on your health and wellbeingGrowth access to professional and personal developmentTeam culture work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environmentOpportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforceNeed more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Tara Reade onJoin the team enriching health in millions of ways every dayApplications Close: 8 April 2026NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.auThis is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, temporary and casual positions.Follow us on: LinkedIn and Facebook#oralhealth #communityhealth