Cvgt - Dental Assistant Trainee

MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.
Dental Assistant Trainee - CVGT
Fixed Term Full Time – 80 hours per fortnight
Classification: Trainee – dependent on qualifications
Award: As per CVGT
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An exciting opportunity exists at Maryborough District Health Service for a caring individual who wishes to complete a Dental Assistant Traineeship with our dental team at MDHS. This is an opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Dental Assisting and learn additional elements including administration and cleaning, client management and operational aspects of the Community Dental department. The trainee will play a key role in providing responsive public dental services to meet each client's dental needs.
We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
• Commitment to undertake training to complete the Certificate III Dental Assisting
• Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake a broad range of clinical and non-clinical duties

What's in it for you?

• Great Working Environment – Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Fixed Term contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
• Fantastic Growth Potential – Excellent opportunities in partnership with CVGT and MDHS Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities – Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centre of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential

• Commitment to undertake training to complete the Certificate III Dental Assisting as directed by MDHS
• A current satisfactory Police Check and a Working with Children Certificate (or a willingness to attain these during the recruitment process).

Technical/Professional Knowledge and skills

• Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake a broad range of clinical and non-clinical duties in line with learning.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

For further information, please contact Sarah Broad, Operations Manager – COIL on 5461 0368 or via
Applications for this position close on Sunday 3rd March 2024.
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Applications are to include:
- Covering Letter
- Resume
- Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.
Applications are to be submitted by selecting the "Apply Now" button below.
MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.