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Department of Health to Queensland on Thursday Island, Cairns and Far North QLD invites applications for a Senior Dental Assistant. You will provide advanced clinical and administrative support across hospital, community health and school-based settings.
You will lead the clinic’s stock control, ordering functions and stock management; FAMMIS experience is highly desirable for efficient service delivery in Torres and Cape HHS. Temporary full-time position for 12 months with potential extension.
Department of Health to Queensland - Cairns QLD
Department of Health to Queensland
Thursday Island, Cairns and Far North QLD
Dental (Healthcare and Medical)
Government to State (Government and Defence)
Full time
Thursday Island: Where healthcare excellence meets island living with Torres and Cape HHS.
Temporary Full-Time for 12 months (with the possibility of extension)
Ready to support oral health outcomes across the Torres Strait while enjoying a unique island lifestyle?
Work as a Senior Dental Assistant within a multidisciplinary team, providing advanced clinical and administrative support to dental clinicians across hospital, community health and school-based settings.
You will also lead the clinic's stock control and ordering functions, ensuring dental supplies are available for clinic, school and outreach services. Experience with stock management, ordering processes and FAMMIS is highly desirable.
As a professional working within Torres and Cape HHS, your role in enhancing both staff and patient experiences is invaluable.
You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.
Live and work in the heart of the Torres Strait
Enjoy a short commute and relaxed island lifestyle
Experience rich Torres Strait Islander culture and community
Explore nearby islands, pristine waters and stunning sunsets
Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
Base salary of 2,916.00 to 3,142.00 per fortnight
Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
17.5% loading on annual leave
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