Dental Assistant

Located across the Latrobe Valley, Full-time, Permanent

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• Total remuneration package starting at $83,635 per annum including superannuation and the full optional benefit of salary packaging.

Why Latrobe Community Health Service?

At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.

Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP); nursing; allied health; dental; counselling and psychology; gambling support; alcohol and drug treatment; migrant and refugee settlement services; social connection; carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in partnership with the NDIA.

What you’ll be doing in this role?

The Dental Assistant is responsible for ensuring facilities are prepared for the efficient operation of the dental service and provides a high level of support to dental officers and clients.

Your work will include:

• Set up and maintenance of dental surgery on a daily basis, including restocking of consumables as required.
• Assist the dental officer with dental procedures.
• Clean, sterilise and track instruments in accordance with the clinic’s infection control standards and requirements.

What you’ll need:

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee)

What’s in it for you?

• Up to $15,900 tax free income through not-for-profit salary packaging per year
• An optional $2,650 tax free to spend towards meals and entertainment
• Novated leasing through our salary packaging provider (Maxxia)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development (Online & Onsite)
• Career Progression Opportunities 

For more information on this position contact: 
Kaylene Rodgers
Assistant Manager Dental Services
***************@lchs.com.au 
 

At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email ***********@lchs.com.au.

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