Dental Assistant

About Us?The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated/integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the Southeast Qld Region. 

The Oral Health service provides a range of oral health care services from IUIH and Member service clinics as well from a fully equipped mobile van, as required.

About the Role?The purpose of the position is to improve the Oral Health of the community through the delivery of quality dental treatment and support services. The role will provide dental assistance (chair side) and dental administration as well as provide support to the oral health team in service delivery in designated primary clinic locations and outreach services as required. We have a full-time permanent position, based predominantly within our South / West region, servicing our dental clinic in Goodna

Your day-to-day duties may include:
• Perform administration duties as required within both a clinical environment and office environment. 

• Accurate and timely entry of client data into relevant PIRS system 

• Provide quality general dental support services to clients during hours of operation of the service, in keeping with accepted best practice standards. 

• Undertake established procedures associated with chair-side assistance. 

• Undertake established procedures associated with practice management. 

About You?
• Current QLD Blue Card

• Current Criminal History Check or willingness to obtain

• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld)

Desirable, but not mandatory:
• Cert III Qualification in Dental Assisting

• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities 

What Can we Offer?At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.

• At IUIH 'Our Collectivity is Our Strength'.

• We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.

• Be part of Australia's largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.     

• Access to "Growing Our Own Opportunities" through in-house training and programs.

• Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff 'Gather and Grow' yarns and award ceremonies.

• Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more.

• Onsite Presto's Café at our Windsor Office providing a range of hot and cold beverages and healthy breakfast and lunch options.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – Midday Monday 6th October 2025