Dental Assistant

**Company Description** Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.**
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

**Why? **Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Griffith Health Clinics is a multi-disciplinary primary health care service within Griffith University. Specifically working in our student led Dental Clinic we are seeking dynamic and passionate Dental Assistant’s to join our team.

Griffith University is currently ranked no. 2 for Dentistry and Oral Health, this is where you get to make an impact working within our multi-story 100+ chair Dental Clinic to help facilitate student placement requirements for our dental students.

As a Dental Assistant, key responsibilities for this role will include:

- Providing assistance to staff and students across a broad range of dental treatments and procedures.
- Working in the state-of-the-art CSSD (Centre Sterilising Storage Department)
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the clinic, which includes sterilising and maintaining dental equipment.
- Staying informed about new developments and techniques

We have multiple full time (52 weeks all year) and term time (39 weeks per year), continuing positions available in the CSSD, Learning and Teaching and Suites teams. The positions will be based at the Dental Clinic at our Gold Coast campus.

Depending on the team you will be employed for, you will be required to work the following hours, Monday to Friday:

- 12pm to 8pm (L&T, Team B)
- 12:30pm to 8:30pm (CSSD Team B)
- Please note if you are offered the term time employment, you will be required to work during specified work periods for 39 weeks across the year, primarily to provide services during the University’s teaching periods. You will be notified of the dates to be worked each year._

**About you**
To be successful in this role, you will hold an Australian Dental Assistant qualification or recognised equivalent together with a current CPR / First Aid Certificate from a recognised provider or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing work. Certificate in Australian Sterilisation Services will be highly desirable for the CSSD positions.

In addition to the above, you will demonstrate:

- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to work under supervision and ensure smooth clinic operations.
- Strong administrative skills

**Salary range**
The full-time base salary for a HEW Level 3 is in the range $62,112 - $68,660 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range $72,671 - $80,332 per annum.
**Additional Information** Why join Griffith?**
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

**How to apply**
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, along with your preferred position and shift preferences that you would like to be considered for (please refer to the _About You_ section above and the PD CSSD, PD L&T, PD Suites)
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

**Further Information