Dental Assistant – Flexible Public Service Roles

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

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