Dental Laboratory Assistant (532235)
The Team
The Oral Health Services Team within the Department of Health Tasmania is dedicated to supporting the delivery of high-quality oral healthcare services to the community. Working closely with dentists, dental technicians, clinicians, and administrative staff, the team assists in the preparation, maintenance, and provision of dental appliances and laboratory services that contribute to effective patient care. Committed to quality, teamwork, and patient-focused service, the team plays an important role in ensuring efficient dental service delivery and positive oral health outcomes for Tasmanians.
The Role
Provide administrative, logistical and technical support to the Laboratory Manager and Senior Prosthetist for the delivery of efficient and high-quality dental laboratory services.
Work in a team environment to ensure the establishment and maintenance of quality clinical and customer services is provided to clients both internally and externally.
You will need
- Assist in the preparation of models including pouring of diagnostic and duplicate models, digital scanning, trimming and labelling models, and other components to ensure compliance with Patient Identification (PID) standards.
- Manage the decontamination of impressions by cleaning and maintaining the Hygojet equipment.
- Pour up impressions and articulation of models and transfer them to the dental technicians to ensure a continuous flow of work.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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
$70,033 to $75,114 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.
Salary Packaging
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Qualifications in office administration, dental assisting or dental technology
- Current Driver’s Licence
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Position Features
- Intrastate travel may be required
- Required to wear protective clothing and eyewear (provided by the agency) in accordance with Work Health and Safety guidelines
- Required to undergo annual hearing assessment
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:
Dental Laboratory Assistant (OHO3)
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.
Name: Matt Kostiuk
Position: Senior Dental Prosthetist
Phone number: 0412 502 120
Email address: matthew.kostiuk@ths.tas.gov.au
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