Dental Assistant (513730)

Department of Health; Riverside; Presencial; AUD 77 000 - 83 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Professional development and Accelerat

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Resumo da oferta

Department of Health’s Oral Health Services Tasmania is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the North-West team. You will provide chairside support, uphold infection control standards, prepare instruments, manage appointments and records, and contribute to a safe clinical environment while assisting in the training of junior staff.

The successful candidate should have chairside experience, infection control knowledge, and strong communication skills, with a positive team outlook toward patient

Qualificações

• Chairside dental assisting experience.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilisation standards.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, team-focused approach to patient care.
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification.
• Working with Children Registration.

Responsabilidades

• Provide chairside dental assisting and support dental clinicians.
• Maintain infection control and sterilisation practices.
• Prepare equipment and materials for procedures.
• Maintain clinical records and manage appointments.
• Support a safe, efficient clinical environment.
• Train and support less experienced staff.

Conhecimentos

Chairside dental assisting

Infection control

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team oriented

Formação académica

Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification

Working with Children Registration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Oral Health Services Tasmania provides high quality public dental care across the state, delivering preventative, restorative and emergency oral health services to the community. With a focus on clinical excellence, accessibility and patient centred care, the service plays a vital role in improving oral health outcomes for Tasmanians through a statewide network of dental clinics.

The Role Oral Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the North-West team. This role provides clinical chairside assistance to Dental Clinicians while supporting the delivery of high quality oral health services. Responsibilities include infection control and sterilisation practices, preparation of equipment and materials, maintenance of clinical records, appointment management, and supporting a safe and efficient clinical environment. The position also contributes to team development through the training and support of less experienced staff.

About the successful candidate The successful candidate will bring:

• Chairside dental assisting experience.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilisation standards.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, team-focused approach to patient care.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

• Permanent
• Part time – 53.2 hours per fortnight
• Day worker
• Commencing as soon as able *Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary $76,849 to $82,996 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.

Salary Packaging You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification
• Working with Children Registration.

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Dental Assistant Band 3.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

Contact: Name: Kirsten Ogden Position: Acting Senior Dental Assistant - Oral Health Services Tasmania Phone number: 0418 597 657 Email address: [e-mail]

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