Dental Technician

**About Us**:
East Grampians Health Service is based in Ararat and Willaura (Regional Victoria) and takes its name from the magnificent mountain range that provides a backdrop to both townships. We are committed to providing quality care and services that meet the needs of the community, whilst continuously striving for improvement and aiming to lead the way in provision of health related services:
East Grampians Health Service aims to meet the needs of the community by offering a vast array of services based at the community health centre in Ararat. We also offer outreach services to Willaura, Lake Bolac and Elmhurst. Our services include dental, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, podiatry, speech pathology, dietetics, diabetes education and social work. These services support other clinical areas including our acute and residential aged care patients. Our community health centre also hosts speciality clinics such as consulting suites for our visiting surgeons and maternal child and health.

**What we Offer**:

- Regional Lifestyle - explore our region
- A variety of employee benefits
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities

**About the role**:
A Dental Technician is a skilled professional who works in a dental laboratory, creating and repairing various dental prosthetics like dentures, and orthodontic appliances based on impressions and instructions provided by dentists or prosthetists. Using specialized techniques and equipment to ensure accurate and functional restorations for patients; no direct contact with patients but collaborate closely with dental professionals to deliver quality dental appliances.

The role includes the following key responsibilities:

- **Creating dental models -**Casting models of patients’ teeth from dental impressions taken by Dentists or Prosthetists.
- **Designing and fabricating dental prosthetics -**Using wax patterns, casting techniques, and other methods to create dentures, and other appliances.
- **Metal fabrication -**Working with metals to create dental appliances.
- **Finishing and polishing -**Polishing and adjusting dental appliances to achieve proper fit and function.
- **Quality control -**Inspecting all finished products to ensure accuracy and quality standards.
- **Maintaining equipment -**Cleaning and maintaining dental laboratory equipment.
- **Collaborating with Dentists & Prosthetists**:Communicating with dentists to understand treatment plans and address any concerns regarding the fabrication process.

**About you**:

- Positive attitude to community dental services and willingness to learn
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Caring disposition and commitment to provide high quality, customer focused care
- Attention to detail & problem-solving capabilities
- Membership of the Australian Dental Technicians Association
- Holding Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting **and/or**:

- Diploma in Dental Technology

For further information please contact Amanda Kumnick, Business Manager - Community Services on (03) 5352 9393

The Position Description can be viewed and downloaded by selecting ‘Position Description’

Please ensure you address the selection criteria, attach an up-to-date resume including two business referees by close of business **Tuesday 13th May 2025.**

East Grampians Health Service is an equal opportunity employer.