Casual Dental Assistant

This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time/temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), 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:  Casual
**Position Classification:**Dental Assist Grade 1
Remuneration: $34.59 - $36.96 + Superannuation
**Requisition ID:**REQ684730
Location: Broken Hill

Are you a qualified Dental Assistant who is unable to work full-time but is available for casual shifts or short-notice call-ins when required?

We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!

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 doing

• Support and assist Dental clinicians in the provision of oral health services to patients and provide clerical and administrative duties for the clinics to ensure efficient management of Dental services across the District

What is on offer

• Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
• Learning and Development support with access to further education & training
• Fitness passport
• A comfortable and affordable lifestyle with some of the best food, wine and scenery at your doorstep

About Far West LHD

The 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 Hill

A 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 Apply

To 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 Experience

The 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.gov.au/welcomee