Senior Dental Assistant

The role:

• Provide coordination, direction and support for Dental Assistants, Sterilisation Technicians and Trainee Dental Assistants and liaise with external providers including Registered Training Organisations, TAFE Assessors and Employee Assistance Providers in relation to the Dental Assistant/sterilisation technician workforce.
• Manage Dental Assistants' leave including unplanned absences and prepare the OHST regional clinic rosters in collaboration with other staff where required.
• Coordinate the recruitment, orientation, and training of new Dental Assistants, Sterilisation Technicians and Trainee Dental Assistants. Provide advice and support to Dental Assistants, Sterilisation Technicians and Trainee Dental Assistants to effectively balance people and operational requirements.
• Undertake performance management of Dental Assistants providing training, regular feedback, coaching, and mentoring and the timely completion of probation reports and Performance and Development Agreements.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, from 29th April 2024 until 9th May 2025.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants 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: $79,529 to $91,517 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: * Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification

• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Current Driver's Licence

• Current First Aid Certificate Level I
• Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

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
• serious traffic offences
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply
Apply 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 Documents
We 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 Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information (Contact Officer)
Kristy Haycroft
Area Manager - Oral Health Services Tasmania
(03) 67771105
kristy.haycroft@ths.tas.gov.au
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