Lead Dental Assistant (DA3) - PFT - Sydney Metro and Statewide NSW

Lead Dental Assistant (DA3) – PFT – Sydney Metro and Statewide NSW

Location: NSW Health Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Assist Grade 3
Remuneration: $89,632 – $92,782 + super
Location: Sydney Metro and Statewide NSW
Requisition ID: REQ630845

The Lead Dental Assistant supports dental assistants and clinical services within the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network Oral Health Service. Core responsibilities include supervising dental assistants, managing stores and equipment, and maintaining high‑standard oral health care across NSW correctional centres, Youth Justice Centres and the Forensic Hospital. The role also coordinates teledentistry and mobile dental unit services and requires visits to multiple sites across metropolitan and regional NSW.

Salary & Benefits

In addition to the salary range and leave loading, you will have access to:

• Salary packaging benefits.
• Fitness passport (if eligible).
• Training and education opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

Vaccination Category

This is a vaccination category A position. Proof of vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and influenza is required.

Applications Close

Sunday 11th January 2026, 11:59pm

Application Process

Submit your resume and answer the following questions:

• How have you adapted your dental assisting skills to different clinical environments, including high‑pressure or correctional settings?
• How do you communicate effectively with patients, multidisciplinary teams and external service providers in challenging or complex situations?

For more information, contact Kathryn Man at .

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