Senior Dental Assistant, Queensland Health

7 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $80,000 - $104,000 per year

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• Are you an experienced Dental Assistant? This could be the role for you to take the next step in your career This role will lead and manage dental assistants, educate dental assistants and monitor adherence to QLD health policies and procedures.


• Permanent Full Time Opportunity

About the role

The role of Senior Dental Assistant will work as a member of the Oral Health Management Team which provides leadership, management, and support to the oral health teams in West Moreton Hospital Health Service (WMHHS). The role requires the ability to organise, manage and provide dental assistant services and systems to dental professionals and clients to optimise the dental health of the Health Service.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, organisational skills and communication skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-skilled team
  • Demonstrate sound knowledge of dental terminology and surgery procedures
  • Demonstrate sound knowledge relevant to infection control and sterilisation practices
  • Demonstrate sound knowledge in the use of Microsoft Excel

Mandatory Requirements:

  • Appointment at Senior Dental Assistant requires an employee to possess a pre-requisite qualification of one of the following:
  • Possession of Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent.
  • Possession of Certificate IV in Dental assisting (Oral Health Education) or equivalent.
  • Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( )

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( )

Benefits

  • 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Professional development
  • Salary sacrificing options ( )
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

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