Dental Assistant

The role:

• Provide expert chairside assistance to the Dental Clinician.
• Compile daily and monthly work summaries and data for statistical purposes.
• 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.
• Orient newly qualified staff in local procedures, techniques and policies and where appropriate undertake training of unqualified staff in specific practices related to the provision of chairside assistance and infection control.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.Details of AppointmentMultiple permanent, part time, day worker positions working up to 46.6 hours per fortnight, commencing from 3rd June 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.

Location:Positions available within Southern TasmaniaSalary: $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: * Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualificationApplicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Current Driver's Licence

• 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: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• serious traffic offences
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to ApplyApply 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 DocumentsWe 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 DutiesApplicant GuideFor more information (Contact Officer)Senior Dental AssistantsPhone 0408 536 905SDAsouth@ths.tas.gov.auImportant informationThe 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 and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your detailsThe 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.