• Join a dynamic, purpose-driven Oral Health team
• Lead and deliver high-quality dental laboratory work
• Build your career with ongoing professional development

Create, repair, and shape smiles behind the scenes — deliver expert dental lab work and support clinical care in a thriving public health service.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Technician Level 3
Remuneration: $89,577 - $95,008 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mount Druitt Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join the welcoming, collaborative, and professional team at Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Oral Health Services. Our service provides vital dental care to the local community while supporting clinical education and innovation. Be part of a team where your technical skills directly improve patient outcomes and where your growth and development are valued.

• Supportive and passionate dental team environment
• Contribute to essential health services in your local community
• Access to ongoing personal and professional development opportunities
• Modern facilities with a focus on quality and patient care
• Inclusive workplace culture that values teamwork, respect, and diversity

What you'll be doing
As a Dental Technician, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our clinical dental staff and students by delivering high-quality dental laboratory work. From relines and repairs to overseeing daily lab operations, your work will help ensure patients receive timely, quality dental care.

• Perform a variety of dental laboratory technical tasks to a high standard, including acrylic work, repairs, and relines
• Provide technical advice to clinical staff and liaise on complex cases within your area of expertise
• Manage daily laboratory operations and supervise other Dental Technicians within the department
• Maintain infection control standards and ensure all work leaving the laboratory meets strict quality control requirements
• Participate in meetings, audits, and professional development to maintain current technical knowledge

About You
You’re a motivated Dental Technician who thrives in a busy, team-focused environment. You have an eye for detail, excellent time management, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards in your craft. You’re passionate about sharing knowledge, collaborating with clinical teams, and delivering work that directly improves patient experiences.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualifications: completion of Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics or equivalent as deemed by employer.

Selection Criteria:

1. Minimum 6 years of experience as qualified Dental Technician.
2. Demonstrated sound technical skills.
3. Good oral and written communication skills and an ability to liaise effectively with a range of individuals.
4. Demonstrated ability to work within a team and independently.
5. Commitment to continuing education.
6. Demonstrated ability to work to a deadline while providing a high standard of dental laboratory work with daily allocations
7. Completion of Advanced diploma of Dental Prosthetics or equivalent.
8. Demonstrated ability to monitor quality control of laboratory work.

Requisition ID: REQ565544
Applications Close: 21st May 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Andrea Lenard on [email protected]

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.