Dental Assistant – Chair-Side Support & Clinic Ops

Townsville Hospital and Health Service; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

Locality allowance

Employer superannuation 12.75%

Salary sacrificing options

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chair-side support to Dental Officers and Oral Health Therapists across the Townsville region. The role includes instrument maintenance, stock control, and assisting in GP services within the oral health delivery system.

This position offers permanent full-time and part-time roles with competitive salary and benefits, including locality allowance and superannuation.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting is mandatory for the CA3 position; if not completed, appointment will be at CA2 classification until qualification is completed within 12 months.
• Possession of a C Class driver’s licence is highly desirable.
• NDIS and Blue Card checks will be obtained.
• Working across Townsville region clinics and potential overnight travel to Hughenden, Richmond and Palm Island.

Responsibilities

• Provide general chair-side support to Dental Officers and Oral Health Therapists to ensure high standards of dental care.
• Maintain instruments and equipment, order clinical consumables, and manage stock to support efficient dental treatment.
• Assist in provision of general practitioner services within the oral health delivery system for eligible clients across the Hospital and Health Service.
• Support flexible work across clinics and participate in travel as required.

Skills

Chair-side support

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chair-side support to Dental Officers and Oral Health Therapists across the Townsville region. The role includes instrument maintenance, stock control, and assisting in GP services within the oral health delivery system.

This position offers permanent full-time and part-time roles with competitive salary and benefits, including locality allowance and superannuation.