Dental Assistant

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Position Profile: The Child and Adolescent Health Service are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery team at Perth Children's Hospital.

As a Dental Assistant, you will provide dental assistance to Dental Specialists, General Dentists, Registrars and Oral Health Therapists treating paediatric and eligible patients in outpatient clinics, operating theatres, and other areas of the hospital. 

Reporting to the Senior Dental Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide chairside and clinical assistance to Dental Specialists, General Dentists, Registrars and Oral Health Therapists treating eligible craniofacial, cleft, maxillofacial, emergency paediatric dental and trauma patients in outpatient clinics, operating theatres, or other areas of the hospital.
• Provide dental health education as directed.
• Selecting and tracking reprocessed dental instruments and equipment for each patient.
• Recording patient data on observation charts.
• Take intra-oral records including stereolithographic, photos and radiographs if appropriate qualification or education has been received/obtained.
• Ensure equipment, furniture and fittings in the clinic are maintained in good order and hygienic condition.

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 6,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here. 

Eligibility: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. 

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Amanda Brett, Senior Dental Assistant on 0436 465 ***.

How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:

• a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages.
• a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.  

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/07/2025.

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email:  ***************@health.wa.gov.au.