Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

The Role:

The Senior Dental Assistant is responsible for:

• Working closely with the Regional Management Team to ensure clinical support is provided by Dental Assistants in a professional, effective and efficient manner.
• Coordinating, directing and supporting Dental Assistants, Sterilisation Technicians and Trainee Dental Assistants within Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST).
• Acting as the first point of contact for staff in relation to Dental Assistants, Sterilisation Technicians and Trainee Dental Assistants and providing a clear liaison role between the different professional groups within OHST.
• This is a shared role, with the requirement to work across multiple North West locations. 

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

Oral Heatlh Services Tasmania (OHST) is the State's public dental service. We are a close-knit group of oral health professionals. Our team is progressive and always striving for best practice and outcomes for our patients. We'll look after you from the very beginning, ensure you are fully inducted and welcomed into our team and into our culture. We work across major centres and community dental clinics, providing contemporary evidence-informed practice. 

Details of appointment:

Fixed term full time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 14 November 2025.

*notwithstanding hours to 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, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $79,529 to $91,517 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

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

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:  Generic Senior Dental Assistant Band 4 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.docx

Application Guide:  Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Amy Bowden
Position: Area Manager OHST - North West
Phone number: (03) 6478 6114
Email address: amy.bowden@ths.tas.gov.au 

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