Dental Assistant (Mackay) - Oral Health

Queensland Health; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible working arrangements

Education opportunities

Job summary

Mackay Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the Oral Health team at Mackay Base Hospital on a temporary basis. Contribute to the delivery of high-quality general and specialist oral health care for eligible clients across the service development framework.

The Mackay Oral Health team operates clinics in Mackay, Proserpine and Bowen with outreach to Sarina, Collinsville and Clermont.

Job description

Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.

Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.

Whether you’re working in regional, rural or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.

The Oral Health team at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Dental Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis.

Your opportunity

To contribute to the work performance of the dental teams that are responsible for the provision of a high standard of general and specialist oral health care to all eligible clients within the service developmental framework.

About the Team

Mackay Oral Health have permanent clinics in Mackay, Proserpine and Bowen with outreach services to Sarina, Collinsville and Clermont. All clinics have recently been refurbished with modern equipment and adheres to strict standards. We are a training facility for James Cook University with final year dental student placements in Mackay and Proserpine. We deliver high quality services to eligible adult patients as well as school children through school dental services.

About our Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• Education opportunities, Study and Research