Dental Assistant Grade 1

9 hours ago

Nowra, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time maternity relief for up to 12 months with possibility of an extension at same/reduced hours

**Position Classification**: Dental Assistant Grade 1

**Remuneration**: $58,735 - $62,978 pa + super & packaging

**Hours Per Week**: 38

**Requisition ID**: REQ317572

**Location**: Nowra

**Closing Date**: 26/6/22

Maternity Relief 2 x Positions: 1. Twelve months commencing July 22; and 2. Three months commencing July 22
- Salary packaging is available (less tax and more take home pay)

**What you'll be doing**

The Dental Assistant Grade 1 has successfully completed a nationally recognised Dental Assisting Certificate course at Certificate Level III or qualifications deemed by the Ministry of Health to be equivalent. Unqualified but experienced dental assistants can be employed as Dental Assistants Grade 1. Such employees commence and remain on Grade 1 year 1 until they obtain formal qualifications through study or recognition of prior learning. The position undertakes dental assisting duties within Adult and Child Services.
- Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. _
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary and permanent full-time and part-time positions._
- Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing._
- All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine prior to commencement with NSW Health OR provide an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status prior to securing this role. Please also provide proof of booster vaccination, if available._

**Selection Criteria**:

- Previous experience as a Dental Assistant and/or successfully completion of a nationally recognised Dental Assisting Certificate course at Certificate Level III or qualifications deemed by the Ministry of Health to be equivalent
- Demonstrated knowledge of current infection control practices
- Demonstrated high level effective written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and independently
- Current NSW Drivers licence Class C (or equivalent) and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. This may involve driving relatively long distances within the Local Health District.

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