Dental Technician

Applications open until position is filled

**_Located in Churchill, Full-time, Permanent_**
- Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
- Additional Annual Leave - Enjoy 5 weeks leave
- Gain exposure to a wide variety of presenting cases

**Why Latrobe Community Health Service?**

At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.

Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP); nursing; allied health; dental; counselling and psychology; gambling support; alcohol and drug treatment; migrant and refugee settlement services; social connection; carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in partnership with the NDIA.

**What you’ll be doing in this role?**

The Apprentice Dental Technician will participate in a three (3) year Dental Technician apprenticeship with an expectation to complete all training components required to become fully qualified.

The apprentice will learn and build their skill in all aspects of dental appliance construction within the Churchill laboratory and provide dental technology services to all metro dental services divisions, inclusive of: LCHS rural and metro Community Dental Programs, Smile Squad, private dental and specialist services, dental prosthetic services provided under the Peninsula Health and Bass Coast service agreements.

**Your work will include**:

- Progress from observing, to assisting, to fabrication and modification of dental prosthetics using a variety of materials and techniques.
- Participate in education, training and laboratory supervised practice as required by the training institution
- Observe and learn the function of dental equipment; supervised trouble shooting equipment issues by following approved protocols

**What we’re looking for**:

- Analytical skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated time-management and organisation skills
- A current Victorian Drivers Licence
- A current Working with Children Check (Employee)

**What’s in it for you?**
- ADO each month (full-time staff only)
- Up to $15,900 tax free income through not-for-profit salary packaging per year
- An optional $2,650 tax free to spend towards meals and entertainment
- Novated leasing through our salary packaging provider (Maxxia)
- Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training & Development (Online & Onsite)
- Career Progression Opportunities

**For more information on this position contact**:
Noriza Surat
Team Leader Dental Prosthetics
- Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities._