Lead Dental Assistant

6 months ago

Sydney Western Suburbs, Australia Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network Full time

**Employment Type**:Permanent Full Time - 38 hours p/w
**Position Classification**: Dental Assistant Grade 3
**Remuneration**: $79,769 - $82,694 p/a
**Requisition ID**: REQ426495

**Position Title**: Lead Dental Assistant (DA3) - PFT - Sydney Metro and Statewide NSW

**Are you right for us?**

Are you looking to make a positive difference? Are you both community-minded and up for a challenge? Are you quick to learn and put those learnings into practice?

Then you could be the perfect Lead Dental Assistant (DA3) to join the professionals at Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network. Specifically, we’re looking for a Lead Dental Assistant that has completed a nationally recognised Dental Assisting course at a Certificate Level IV. Someone with extensive experience as a dental assistant across a range of dental specialities and settings with an understanding of contemporary issues and priorities in the field of dental assisting within the public oral health system. Importantly, if you are an overseas resident with a temporary visa, please apply. This position will be open to you if no suitable Australian permanent resident or citizen is identified.

**Are we right for you?**

Here at Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network, The Lead Dental Assistant is responsible for supporting dental assistants and clinical services within the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (the Network) Oral Health Service. This includes supervision of dental assistants, management of stores, equipment and the maintenance essential to providing high standard of oral health care to patients in New South Wales (NSW) correctional centres, Youth Justice Centres and the Forensic Hospital. This position supports the provision and coordination of teledentistry and mobile dental unit services and is required to visit several sites across metropolitan and regional areas on NSW. The Lead Dental Assistant will work within Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JH&FMHN) and Ministry of Health policies, procedures and guidelines as well as Corrective Services NSW or Juvenile Justice NSW rules and regulations as set out in the relevant legislation.

**Want to know more about our service?**

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network is a Statutory Health Corporation established under the Health Services Act (NSW) 1997. We are part of the broader health system reporting to the Minister for Health through the Network Board and the Secretary, NSW Health.

**Want more than just a salary?**

Your salary of $79,769 - $82,694 p/a (+ super) is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to:

- Salary packaging benefits
- A fitness passport (if you’re eligible) + Access to ADOs
- Fantastic training & education avenues available
- Terrific professional development & career progression opportunities
- Support from a passionate & enthusiastic management team

**Want to be sure we’re inclusive and diverse?**

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network employs people from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. Put simply, we focus on your capability and your passion.

**Please Note**: This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

**Ready to Apply?**

The first step is to submit your resume and your answers to the following selection criteria:

- Completion of a nationally recognised Dental Assisting course at a Certificate Level IV.
- Extensive experience as a dental assistant across a range of dental specialities and settings with an understanding of contemporary issues and priorities in the field of dental assisting within the public oral health system.
- Proven experience in the coordination and delivery of dental services, demonstrating an ability to prioritise competing tasks and responsibilities
- Extensive knowledge in infection control and sterilisation procedures.
- Demonstrated administrative and organisation skills in managing the operational aspects of dental clinics.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary team, providing leadership and mentoring to dental assistants
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a range of individual including patients, the multidisciplinary team and external service providers.
- Class C driver licence with the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes.

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**Applications Close: Sunday, 10th September - 11:59pm

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