Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - Tasmanian Health Services
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 22 December, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Health Services Officers, Level 5
Salary: $67,193 to $70,993 per annum
Employment type:Full Time, Part Time
Region:North
Location:The Department of Health is seeking interest for a fixed-term full-time Dental Assistant to join the Oral Health Services Tasmania team in Launceston.
The Role:The Dental Assistant is responsible for maintaining clinical standards in dental assisting by providing a range of support including clinical chairside assistance, administrative and clerical activities, sterilisation and infection control practices, and providing training and assistance to less experienced staff undertaking a traineeship.
Details of Appointment:Fixed-term full-time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 31 December 2025. Notwithstanding, hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time, part-time, and casual vacancies.
Salary:$65,236 to $68,925 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits Available to Eligible Candidates:Professional development and accelerated pathways.Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.Fitness Passport – You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.Minimum Requirements:Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualificationDesirable criteria:
Current Driver's LicenceNote: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on Essential requirements, Desirable requirements, and pre-employment checks.
Application Process:We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and application guidance.
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For More Information:Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Working at the Department of Health:Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health does. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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