Dental Assistant

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata’d 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 role 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: Temporary Full Time (12 month contract 19.1.26-17.1.27)Position Classification: Dental Assist Grade 1Remuneration: $68591 - $73274 + SuperHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ623999Location: Broken Hill NSWWhilst experience is preferable, we can provide on the job training for the right candidate, who is genuinely looking for a long term career in the dental industry. Do you enjoy routine and processes, applying your critical thinking skills and helping people? Do you have transferrable skills or have studied a Cert III qualification in another field? Consider joining a supportive team and embarking on a rewarding career in Oral Health Services. To begin, we are offering a 12 month contract position with on the job completion of the Cert III in Dental Assisting and the possibility of full time employment after successful completion.Great opportunity to join a supportive team and where you can 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 DoingSupport and assist Dental clinicals in the provision of oral health services to patients.Undertake administrative and reception duties – filing, maintain electronic patient data base, appointment scheduling, wait list management, maintenance of stock and ordering.Assist in the delivery of oral health promotion activities.What Is On Offer5 weeks paid annual leave per yearSalary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment.Novated leasingFitness passportIsolation & climate allowanceSupport through advanced education & trainingA comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeingAbout The Far West LHDThe Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 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 healthcare.About Broken HillA 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 flock from all over, but the ones 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 and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.How To ApplyTo be considered for this position, please ensure you 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 proficient in the use of Word and Excel.Class C drivers licence with the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes.The Welcome ExperienceThe Welcome Experience in Broken Hill 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.au/welcomeexperienceNeed more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Karen Kennedy on Karen.Kennedy3@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 8th December 2025Stepping UpAboutThe 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:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Empower, listen and act togetherTogether, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.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 a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.