Dental Assistant

Queensland Government; Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Central West Hospital and Health Service in Queensland is seeking a capable dental assistant to support dental clinicians and students in providing patient care across the Central West region. The role also involves instrument maintenance, sterilization, and stock control to ensure efficient dental services.

The service covers seven local government areas and eighteen communities, offering a diverse and rewarding work environment with opportunities for career development within the Queensland

Qualifications

• Experience assisting dental clinicians and students.
• Ability to sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms.
• Willingness to manage stock and order consumables.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental clinicians during patient treatment.
• Maintain instruments and sterilize equipment.
• Order consumables and manage stock.

Skills

Sterilization

Job description

We care about people | We champion safety and quality | We act with integrity and accountability | We are a capable and confident workforce | We improve continuouslyWhat's involved - Provide assistance to the dental clinicians and students in the provision of treatment for patients throughout the Central West Hospital and Health Service (CWHHS). Whilst also performing other support duties such as maintenance of instruments and equipment, sterilizing instruments, ordering of clinical consumables and stock control to ensure that dental treatment is provided effectively and efficiently.About Central West Hospital and Health Service - Our diverse and rewarding work environment is as unique and dynamic as Central West Queensland itself. Our far-reaching health services cover a region of almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompasses seven local government areas, and reaches 18 unique and lively communities.Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets. It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane - well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches.As a Central West Health employee, your benefits include:generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%;salary packaging to increase your take home pay;5% annual leave loading;career development opportunities;The locals will tell you a role with Central West Health is more than just a job, and a life in central west Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it. Be prepared to be embraced by warm, welcoming, and close-knit communities, and caring for and living among the people you work with to make a difference in their lives and yours, every day.First impressions count - Slay the application process by:Submitting your CV with a statement 'this is a true and correct representation of my work experience', signed and dated by yourself.Provide a relevant and concise cover letter that address the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.Complete the VPD paperwork and submit this as part of your application.For more insight into what Central West Health has to offer, check out our YouTube channel: Central West Hospital and Health Service.It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment.Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.