AddressJob details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Dentistry Classification CA3 Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld Job ad reference QLD/TC543116 Closing date 12-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Temporary Full Time for 10 months Contact person Melita Muhamad Contact details (07) 4069 0406
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Tell me more...Provide a high standard of dental assisting skills and practice, both clinical and administrative, to dental clinicians in the treatment of clients working in a multi-disciplinary team in a variety of work areas including hospital, community health and school program settings throughout the Torres and Cape Oral Health work unit.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Demonstrated ability to deliver a high level of skill, capability, and knowledge in all aspects of dental assisting, including infection control and clinical support for all relevant age groups.
- Well-developed level of communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate, negotiate and liaise with all level of staff and patients, manage conflict and to deal with sensitive and confidential issues appropriately.
- Experience in working in Indigenous communities and the ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
If this sounds like the right fit for you, Torres and Cape can offer you:
- Base comprising salary between $2,548.10 - $2,678.70 per fortnight
- Generous employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
- Salary packaging option to increase your take home pay
- Work / Life balance, variety and flexibility
- Great support team
Requirements for the role:
- Possession of a Queensland Dental Assistant's Proficiency Certificate III (TAFE) or equivalent is mandatory.
- Travel is a requirement of this position, and you will be required to provide outreach services in oral health facilities at various locations across the Hospital and Health Service where oral health services are provided.
For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.
About Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Services visit TCHHS website
How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Do you need more information? Simply call the contact person listed on the role description.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Further information
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Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- 1 QH Applicant Kit (PDF, 917KB)
Information Package for Applicants
TC543116_Role Description ext (PDF, 526KB)
Role Description
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