Dental Prosthetist (Casual)

The role: * Provide prosthetic services in accordance with the policies, protocols and guidelines of Oral Health Services Tasmania, including the assessment and management of patient treatment plans.

• Refer clients to appropriate clinicians as required.
• Maintain individual clinic case treatment records including recording of occasions of service and treatment histories.
• Undertake laboratory work where necessary.
• Liaise with and provide advice and support to dental practitioners and other health professionals (including students) in relation to prosthetic treatments.
• Participate in the planning, development and review of dental prosthetic services and assist with the implementation of new or modified dental prosthetic procedures and/or equipment.
• Contribute to quality improvement strategies.
• Provide general guidance and advice to technical staff in laboratory work associated with the provision of prosthetic services.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.Position location: Oral Health Services Tasmania - Southern Dental CentrePlease enter 3 dot points you wish to highlight about the hospital/site/area/team:

• dynamic, supportive team
• Prosthetic services utilising analogue and digital technologies
• supported professional development opportunities

Details of AppointmentFixed term casual day worker position working as and when required, commencing from 28 June 2024 until 29 May 2026.*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicantApplicants 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: $71,441 to $107,878 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022Eligibility:Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: * Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Dental Board of Australia

• Registered with the Dental Board of Australia

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
• 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)Gail WhiteArea Manager - Oral Health Services Tasmania
Phone: 03 6166 5433
E-mail: gail.white@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.