Dental Assistant - Employment Register

Department of Health, Tasmania; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health Tasmania is seeking Dental Assistants to support public dental services across North, North West, South and statewide regions. Successful applicants will provide chairside assistance, maintain infection control standards, prepare equipment and materials, and assist with administrative tasks while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient-centered care.

Fixed-term casual/full-time shifts may apply; essential criteria must be met and a Driver’s

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification.
• Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).
• Current Driver’s Licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and professional chairside assistance to dental clinicians, supporting a range of clinical procedures in line with scope, policies and guidelines.
• Maintain high standards of infection control, sterilisation and clinical cleanliness in accordance with NHMRC, Work Health and Safety and organisational protocols.
• Prepare and manage dental equipment, instruments and materials to support efficient and safe clinical service delivery.
• Assist with administrative and clerical tasks, including appointment scheduling, client enquiries and accurate maintenance of clinical records.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary oral health team, contributing positively to team culture and service outcomes.

Skills

Chairside dental assistance

Infection control

Equipment preparation

Administrative support

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent

Job description

Applications must be submitted by Friday 30 June, 2028 11:55 PM

Friday 30 June, 2028 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3

$76,849 to $82,996 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, casual, Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time, Fixed-term, part-time, Fixed-term, shift work

Region:

North, North West, South, Statewide

Provide a range of support including clinical chairside assistance, administrative and clerical activities, and sterilisation and infection control practices.

Who are we?

The Department of Health is an innovative and dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our community. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services across Tasmania.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking qualified and motivated Dental Assistants who are interested in future opportunities supporting the delivery of high‑quality, safe and patient‑centred oral health care within a public dental service.

Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to:

• Provide effective and professional chairside assistance to dental clinicians, supporting a range of clinical procedures in line with scope, policies and guidelines
• Maintain high standards of infection control, sterilisation and clinical cleanliness in accordance with NHMRC, Work Health and Safety and organisational protocols
• Prepare and manage dental equipment, instruments and materials to support efficient and safe clinical service delivery
• Assist with administrative and clerical tasks, including appointment scheduling, client enquiries and accurate maintenance of clinical records
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary oral health team, contributing positively to team culture and service outcomes

Why join our employment register?

Be considered for a wide range of roles as they arise Gain experience across multiple services and locations Access flexible employment options Contribute to impactful, person‑centred healthcare delivery This register will remain open until 30 June 2028and will be reviewed on a regular basis. Please note that inclusion on this register does not preclude other positions being advertised separately if required.

Salary: $76,849 - $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

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification

• Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

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

Download the 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.

Contacts

Further information on the area you wish to register an interest in may be obtained by contacting the relevant person listed below:

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3

$76,849 to $82,996 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, casual, Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time, Fixed-term, part-time, Fixed-term, shift work

Region:

North, North West, South, Statewide

Provide a range of support including clinical chairside assistance, administrative and clerical activities, and sterilisation and infection control practices.

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3

$76,849 to $82,996 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, casual, Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time, Fixed-term, part-time, Fixed-term, shift work

Region:

North, North West, South, Statewide

Provide a range of support including clinical chairside assistance, administrative and clerical activities, and sterilisation and infection control practices.

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.