Dental Assistant

West Moreton Health; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Wellbeing programs

Salary packaging

Regional lifestyle

Job summary

West Moreton Health in Queensland is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a connected, community-based care team serving Ipswich and surrounding towns. You will support clinical operations and uphold our values to deliver compassionate patient care.

Mandatory requirements include Certificate III in Dental Assisting, vaccination against specified diseases, a valid vehicle licence endorsement, and a blue card for roles involving children.

Qualifications

• Mandatory requirements must be met for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical operations and maintain high standards of patient care.

Job description

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acutecare, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services,and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About you

Please refer to the "About you" section in the attached role description.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Possession of Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle, and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required.
• This role provides health, counselling and support services that involve children will require a blue card.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.