Dental Assistant Fixed-term and Casual Employment Register (Statewide)

Department of Health, Tasmania

Tasmania

On-site

AUD 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A government health department in Tasmania is seeking experienced Dental Assistants for fixed-term and casual roles. Responsibilities include clinical support and training less experienced staff. Applicants must have a Certificate III in Dental Assisting and be prepared to undergo background checks. This position is ideal for those looking for flexible working opportunities in dental care.

Qualifications

Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification is essential.
Current driver's licence and First Aid Certificate Level 1 are desirable.

Responsibilities

Providing support including chairside assistance and administrative tasks.
Training and assisting less experienced staff.

Skills

Clinical chairside assistance

Sterilisation and infection control practices

Administrative and clerical activities

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification

Job description

Dental Assistant Fixed-term and Casual Employment Register (Statewide)

The Dental Assistant Employment Register is established to provide the Department of Health with a pool of experienced and skilled people who are able to work at short notice. Interested persons are able to submit their application to be considered for Dental Assistant duties on a fixed-term basis.

This Register will remain open to applicants until 30 June 2024 and will be reviewed on a regular basis. Please note that the Register will not preclude other Dental Assistant positions being advertised if warranted. Current vacancies are available on the job.tas.gov.au website.

Duties

The Dental Assistant is responsible for maintaining clinical standards in dental assisting by:

Providing a range of support including clinical chairside assistance, administrative and clerical activities, and sterilisation and infection control practices.
Providing training and assistance to less experienced staff undertaking a traineeship.

Essential Requirements

Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification
Please note: For some roles you may be required to undertake a Working with Children Registration.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

Conviction check in the following areas:
Crimes of violence;
Sex related offences;
Serious drug offences; and
Crimes involving dishonesty.
Identification check.
Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Desirable Requirements

Current driver's licence
Current First Aid Certificate Level 1

How To Apply

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