Dental Assistant (525309)

The role:

• Provide expert chairside assistance to the Dental Clinician.
• Prepare existing and new materials and equipment for clinical procedures.
• Assist the Dental Officer with procedures carried out under general anaesthetic in the operating theatre.
• File, recover, record, and maintain clinical records.
• Schedule appointments.
• Undertake meticulous cleaning and sterilisation of dental instruments, dental equipment and the dental surgery requiring working knowledge of current NHMRC Infection Control Guidelines, WH&S guidelines, and the Oral Health Service's Infection Control Protocol.

• Permanent position based in Northern Tasmania
• Be part of a diverse team
• Work across a multi-disciplinary work environment

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Permanent part time day worker position working 45.6 hours per fortnight commencing from 5 August 2024. 

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $65,236 to $68,925 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification
2. Working with Children Registration (Working with Vulnerable People Registration)

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Current Driver’s Licence
2. Current First Aid Certificate Level I

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Applicant Guide

For more information (Contact Officer)

Sarah Pilgrim

Senior Dental Assistant
Phone: (03) 6777 1***
E-mail: *************@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you.  It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.