Casual Opportunity supporting student and academics in a simulation dental environment HEO 4 $59.13 per hour + super Flexibility to work with other teams such as Sydney Health Executive Education to support dental courses. About the opportunity The School of Dentistry has over 100 years of excellence in providing education and training in dentistry and oral health. Our students benefit from opportunities gained in a clinical environment at leading dental hospitals and learn from diverse real world oral health issues. Combining teaching, clinical activities and research in six disciplines, including oral biosciences, oral health, oral surgery, medicine and diagnostics, orthodontic and paediatric dentistry, population oral health and restorative and reconstructive dentistry; the school is constantly ranked as one of Australia’s top dental schools. We are seeking a Casual Simulation Clinics Dental Assistant to work closely with professional and academic staff as well as students in the simulation clinic environment. As a Simulation Clinical Dental Assistant, you must be available to work at Camperdown Bligh Building and Sydney Dental Hospital as well as any other University campuses as required. Your key responsibilities will be to: Provide support and assistance to academic staff and students using the clinical simulation and laboratory facilities. Assist in maintaining the simulation and laboratory environment under the guidance of the Clinical Skills and Simulation Co-ordinator to ensure that the learning and teaching requirements of the work area are met Deliver high-quality customer service and foster positive relationships with internal and external users of the clinical skills simulation clinics. Demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and respect in all interactions with students, colleagues, and visitors. Work is carried out ensuring Work Health and Safety standard are met in the Clinical Skills simulation clinics and are aligned to the University's WH&S policy. Monitor and manage the role-based email account regularly to assist with the smooth coordination and delivery of scheduled classes and activities. About you A Certificate III in Dental Assisting and at least two years' relevant industry experience. A Certificate IV in Dental Radiography (desirable). A current Working with Children Check. Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Technical dental knowledge and expertise Sound working knowledge and acute awareness of safety regulations and operating procedures within the laboratory environment including experience in working with hazardous substances Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work, sometimes under pressure, with competing priorities and sometimes limited supervision. Flexibility to work in our spaces to support dental courses as part Sydney Health Executive teams. 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 and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Leah Edwards Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected] © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Monday 09 November 2026 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html

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