Dental Assistant (501182L34)


Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - Tasmanian Health Services
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 3

Employment type:

Part Time

Region:

South

Location:

Oral Health Services South

Job description:

This role provides essential chairside, administration and clerical support to Dental Officers and Dental Therapist clinicians within the Oral Health Services team.

Oral Health Services Tasmania currently has multiple permanent part time Dental Assistant opportunities available in Hobart. 

The role:

The Dental Assistant is responsible for maintaining clinical standards in dental assisting by providing a range of support including clinical chairside assistance, administrative and clerical activities, and sterilisation and infection control practices, and providing training and assistance to less experienced staff undertaking a traineeship.

You will need:

  • Specific Skills and Knowledge - Individuals who demonstrate this capability apply the skills and knowledge in Dental Assistant’s clinical procedures, including current infection control practices, with knowledge of current NHMRC Infection Control guidelines, Oral Health Service Tasmania guidelines and appropriate legislation.
  • Communication - Individuals who demonstrate this capability confidently convey ideas and information in a clear way, understand and meet the needs of their audience and actively listen to others’ points of view and welcome constructive feedback.
  • Teamwork - Individuals who demonstrate this capability cooperate and work well in the pursuit of team goals, share information, support others, show consideration, concern and respect for others’ feelings and ideas and accommodate and work well with the different working styles of others.

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

Details of Appointment

Multiple permanent part time day worker position working 15.2 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible

*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 fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary: $67,193 - $72,126 per annum pro rata. 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.
  • A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
  • 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.

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: 

Application Guide:  

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.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role 

For more information:

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

Senior Dental Assistant Team
Phone number: 0408 536 905 
Email address: sdasouth@ths.tas.gov.au 

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  2. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
  3. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.