Royal Flying Doctor Service – Launceston TAS
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) was officially formed in 1960 but has grown steadily from being a sole aeromedical service to now providing a professional and dedicated team who deliver a holistic health care service across most of the local government municipalities in Tasmania.
We work in partnership with general practitioners, allied health professionals and local service providers to deliver physical health and mental health programs, as well as an award-winning outreach dental program. Our vision is to improve the health outcomes for all Tasmanians with a specific focus on remote and rural areas.
The Role Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Dental Assistant to join our growing team as we work to build and improve on our existing services:
Mobile and fixed dental clinics providing dental services to the scenic communities of North-West, North, East coast and Island communities of TasmaniaPaid time for travel and administrative dutiesFlexible rosters and rotations for part-time rolesClose and dedicated clinical teamBringing much-needed dental care to rural and remote Tasmanian communitiesThe Benefits As a world-renowned health service, we aim to support your career providing a challenging but well-supported environment with significant personal benefits:
An attractive salary package including competitive remuneration, salary packaging (up to $15899.00 in salary packaging benefits) and living away from home allowances for travelling positionsSupport for learning and professional developmentBeing part of a team that brings healthcare to grateful patients in rural and remote communitiesHaving experience in your CV that highlights your ability to work in any healthcare settingGaining experience, collecting stories that will last a lifetimeYour Skills You will need:
Certificate III, or higher, in Dental Assisting (we will consider applicants without a qualification with demonstrated experience)Ability and knowledge to comply with sterilisation and infection control protocolsProven ability to work well in a team environmentReliability, integrity and a positive work ethicAbility to travel and stay away throughout the weekApplications will be treated in confidence and close once a suitable applicant has been found. The Royal Flying Doctor Service is committed to equal employment opportunities, ethical practices and the principles of cultural diversity. We acknowledge the Tasmanian Aboriginal People and their enduring custodianship of Lulrutia (Tasmania).
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