Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Dental Auxiliary Assistant

Location: Ultimo, Randwick and Sydney Dental Hospital

Permanent Part Time Positions (17.5 hours per week)

$80,502 – $88,860 salary package - includes base salary ($70,926 - $78,289), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (paid pro-rata)

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work. We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development and health and wellbeing programs.

About the role

TAFE NSW is seeking individuals with current experience and industry knowledge in the dental field to join our team as Dental Auxiliary Assistant staff. We currently have two permanent part-time positions available, both based at Ultimo, Randwick and Sydney Dental Hospital. Travel will be required to all locations. Each role requires a commitment of 17.5 hours per week.

The Dental Auxiliary Assistant is responsible for providing support in the preparation of materials and equipment to support educational delivery and ensure the ongoing care and maintenance of equipment, facilities and grounds within the dental teaching section. 

About you 

We are seeking candidates who hold a Certificate III in Dental Assisting with a strong understanding of workplace practices to ensure a safe environment. The ideal applicant will have experience in stock control and store procedures, excellent communication skills to effectively engage with staff and students, and well-developed organisational abilities. You will be capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team and be confident in using a range of computer software applications.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Certified copies of your qualifications (uploaded as a single PDF document)
• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Provide an overview of your experience within Dental industry and what motivates you towards this role. What are some of the skills that are transferrable and will set you up for success at TAFE NSW? 

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11:55pm Tuesday 9 June 2026

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Paula Zacharakis Petsis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at paula.zacharakis@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 6383.

Role-specific enquiries: Kylie Brennan, Team Leader, via email at Kylie.Brennan@tafensw.edu.au.

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.