Aboriginal Dental Assistant - Clinic Coordinator (Identified) Hunter New England Local Health District – Newcastle NSW
Remuneration: $63,723 - $76,145 per annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Assist Grade 1 / 2
Location: Awabakal Country
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ530490
Applications Close: Wednesday, 20th November 2024
Dental Assistant - Clinic Coordinator
Newcastle Community Health Service
This position is identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people based on a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
Where you'll be working:
Hunter New England Oral Health has a long-standing partnership with Awabakal Aboriginal Medical Services to provide dental care to their community. The Awabakal Dental Clinic is on-site at the Awabakal Medical Service Hamilton location. The clinic is a 3-chair dental clinic that operates from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
About the job:
As the Dental Assistant Clinic Coordinator, you will provide guidance and direction to the Dental Assistants and Administration Officers to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the Awabakal Dental Clinic.
The successful applicant will have a Certificate 3 and be progressing or willing to obtain a Certificate 4. You will have access to the Clinic Coordinator Pathway, receiving assistance in gaining this qualification with financial support as well as study leave or development days.
About You: The successful candidate will possess a professional and compassionate attitude, with strong communication skills to build relationships and communicate effectively with the team and patients. Willing to build and maintain relationships with the Awabakal Medical team to ensure collaborative care for the community. Establish a culturally appropriate rapport with community members and patients to ensure trust and access to health services. Opportunity to share cultural knowledge and expertise with the team to deliver best practice. Your experience in Dental Assisting will provide excellent patient care and supervision and support to the Clinic team. Your Support:
You will be provided with ongoing support and a thorough orientation program from our experienced Oral Health management team to ensure your professional development and career growth.
Additional Information: An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part-time and temporary full or part-time vacancies. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position, you must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Requirements: Minimum certificate 3 in Dental Assisting What we can offer you: Be a part of the Clinic Coordinators pathway to receive assistance in gaining your Cert IV Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Proximity to shopping and other services ADO's each month (for full-time employees) 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) Superannuation contributions Salary packaging options Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals. Need more information?
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Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: .
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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