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SalaryAre you an Experienced Dental Assistant with an interest in pursuing a career in the public oral health sector? Look no further!
We are currently seeking dedicated Dental Assistants with a minimum of 3 years of experience, who are eager to obtain a Certificate III in Dental Assisting, allowing them to pursue a career in public oral health. Gain valuable, hands-on experience in Melbourne’s only Dental Hospital while completing a Certificate III in Dental Assisting, fully funded by Dental Health Services Victoria. Want to learn more? See the full details below:
Position: Dental Assistant, ongoing employment opportunities!
Salary: $64,344 per annum (inclusive of superannuation), plus salary packaging benefits, earning you up to $67,443 per annum total package value!
Location: Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne,720 Swanton Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Schedule: 4-day working week, with 1 day dedicated to study, onsite. Part-time employment options may be negotiated once you have completed the Certificate III qualification.
Certification: Certificate III in Dental Assisting through Chisholm Institute.
Course duration: 6 month accelerated Cert III qualification. Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) may be available for eligible students to accelerate course completion even further!
Benefits:
- Attain a Certificate III in Dental Assisting, fully funded by Dental Health Services Victoria.
- Gain valuable hands-on experience in Melbourne’s only dental hospital.
- Expand clinical experience and exposure to a range of different patient needs.
- Pursue further education while earning a full-time income.
- Supportive work environment with experienced professionals.
- Learn from our top-performing clinicians and assist with our diverse clinical caseload.
- Potential for continued employment upon successful completion of certification.
- Exciting career progression pathways for those interested in furthering their career in public oral health.
- Work with a publicly funded organisation that is transforming the way oral health is delivered.
- Access to salary packaging benefits.
- 5 weeks annual leave & monthly accrued days off.
- Fantastic Carlton location – great coffee and food right on your doorstep!
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Dental Assistant.
- Passion for public health and improving community dental care,
- A passion for developing a career as a Dental Assistant in the public oral health sector.
Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include:
- Clinical chair-side assisting with a Dentist, Registrar, Postgraduate or Specialist on clinic as well as Theatre.
- Preparing, maintaining, and managing the clinical environment, including equipment, materials, and instruments, in line with the treatment plan.
- Dedicating a day to studying a Certificate III in Dental Assisting.
- For a full list of duties please click here for the position description.
If you are ready to take the next step in your Dental Assistant career and make a positive impact on public health, we want to hear from you! To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for pursuing certification.
Applications close: 5pm Friday 15th March 2024.
Candidates will be shortlisted as they apply, so get your application in today!
We acknowledge that diversity increases our ability to transform and achieve better health outcomes therefore we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
DHSV is committed to child safety and wellbeing and has zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. We provide an inclusive and welcoming environment where cultural safety for children is promoted and practiced.
DHSV is a public health service and requires employees to be vaccinated in accordance with policies published by the Department of Health and/or public health orders issued by the government. The government requires all healthcare workers (which includes all DHSV employees) to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
