Dental Assistant: Chairside Expert & Mentor

Tasmania Government; Hobart; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Fitness passport

Job summary

Tasmanian Health Department's Oral Health Services Tasmania is seeking a Dental Assistant to support chairside care, handling administrative duties, and maintaining infection control standards across Tasmanian clinics.

The role involves mentoring trainees, assisting Dental Clinicians, and contributing to quality and safety, with emphasis on child safeguarding. A Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent is required, along with teamwork and good communication.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification, with demonstrated knowledge of clinical procedures, infection control, and WHS guidelines.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team, using initiative, discretion, and sound judgement in a clinical setting.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, including the ability to manage clerical tasks, schedule appointments, and support training of less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical chairside assistance to Dental Clinicians and support staff.
• Perform administrative and clerical tasks, scheduling, and patient communications.
• Maintain sterilisation and infection control practices across the clinic.
• Mentor trainee staff and contribute to quality, safety, and child safeguarding practices.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Initiative

Discretion

Clinical judgement

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification

Job description

Tasmanian Health Department's Oral Health Services Tasmania is seeking a Dental Assistant to support chairside care, handling administrative duties, and maintaining infection control standards across Tasmanian clinics.

The role involves mentoring trainees, assisting Dental Clinicians, and contributing to quality and safety, with emphasis on child safeguarding. A Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent is required, along with teamwork and good communication.