Dental Assistant

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Paid study leave

Mentorship program

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

West Moreton Health in Ipswich, Queensland, invites applications for a Dental Assistant role within our public health service. We value children safety and community-based care and require a Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

Join a large team of over 6,000 professionals delivering comprehensive care across the region, with strong development opportunities, including mentorship, paid study leave and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent.
• Blue card required for roles involving children.
• This position requires operating a motor vehicle, and an appropriate licence endorsement is required.
• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases as outlined in Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

About West Moreton Health

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-acute care, 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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.