Trainee Dental Assistant - Oral Health

Mackay Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Regional

On-site

AUD 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse work culture

Career development

Professional development opportunities

Education opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Mackay Hospital and Health Service is seeking applications for a Trainee Dental Assistant to join the Oral Health team at Mackay Base Hospital on a temporary basis. The role supports structured entry-level training through completing Certificate III in Dental Assisting, combining on-the-job and off-the-job instruction to develop Dental Assistant skills.

The service operates across Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions with a strong focus on collaboration, professional development and flexible

Qualifications

Structured entry-level training through undertaking and completion of Certificate III in Dental Assisting.
On and off the job instruction to achieve understanding of the Dental Assistant function.

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

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.

Role details

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

Your opportunity

The Traineeship is designed to enhance work skill levels and future employment prospects by providing structured entry-level training through undertaking and completion of Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

This is done by combining on and off the job instruction to achieve a sound understanding of the Dental Assistant function.

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.

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