Simulation Clinics Dental Assistant

• Part Time (0.4FTE) Fixed Term position until April 2026

• Support student and academics in a simulation dental environment

• Join a world-class institution shaping the future of oral health at Sydney Dental Hospital and L03B Bligh Building Simulation Centre

• Base Salary (HEO4) $83038 to $87739 (pro rata) 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney School of Dentistry has proudly delivered over a century of excellence in dental education research and clinical practice. Our students benefit from hands-on experience in leading dental hospitals and simulation environments preparing them to address diverse oral health challenges in real-world settings.

We are currently seeking a Simulation Clinics Dental Assistant to support our academic and student community within our state-of-the-art simulation clinics at Sydney Dental Hospital and the Bligh Building Simulation Centre in Camperdown.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the learning journey of future dental professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide day-to-day technical and administrative support to students and academic staff in the simulation and laboratory clinics

• maintain a safe clean and functional simulation environment in alignment with teaching and learning objectives

• ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety standards and protocols under the guidance of the Clinical Skills and Simulation Co-ordinator so that the learning and teaching requirements of the work area are met

• provide excellent customer service and helps to build positive relationships with internal and external users of the clinical skills simulation clinics

• consistently demonstrates professionalism and respect to all students staff and colleagues

• check role-based account on regular basis to support the smooth operation of the scheduled classes.

About you

Were looking for a proactive and team-oriented individual who brings:

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting and a minimum of two years relevant experience

• willingness to undertake further training to enhance skills and knowledge

• intermediate computer proficiency including Microsoft Word and Excel etc

• strong understanding of safety regulations and experience handling hazardous substances in a clinical or laboratory setting

• ability to work independently and collaboratively exercising sound judgement and initiative exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work

• excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and sometimes with limited supervision.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions the University may take any necessary step including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney our shared values are trust accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion evidenced by our people and culture programs as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People women people living with a disability people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQIA. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

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The University of Sydney

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