The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'. About your opportunity: Fixed term temporary full-time basis, commencing 07/10/2024 to 06/04/2025, with the possibility of an additional 6-month extension / Location: INGHAM The Dental Assistant will:
Provide general chair-side support to Dental Officers and Oral Health Therapists, to ensure that dental treatment provided is of the highest standard. Perform other support duties such as maintenance of instruments and equipment, ordering of clinical consumables and stock control to ensure that dental treatment is provided effectively and efficiently. Assist in the provision of general practitioner services within the delivery system for oral health care to eligible clients throughout the Hospital and Health Service. What the Townsville Hospital and Health Service has to offer: Generous remuneration package value up to $6,644 p.m. comprising: Salary range of $2,548.10 to $2,678.70 p.f. (CA3) Annual leave with 17.5% loading 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation. Other employment benefits may include: professional development, , shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
Role Requirements: Certificate III in Dental Assisting is mandatory for the CA3 position. However, if Certificate III in Dental Assisting has not been completed, then appointment will be at CA2 classification in the Dental Assistant Training position until successful completion of the qualification within 12 months of appointment. Possession of a 'C' Class drivers' licence is highly desirable. Undertake training and travel associated within Townsville Hospital and Health Service Policy. Working across the different clinics in the Townsville region is a requirement of this role and the potential of an overnight travel to our Hughenden, Richmond and Palm Island clinics. This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis. Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a 'working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. Probation period may apply. Pre-employment checks will be conducted. Please refer to the Role Description for further details. Why make the change? Explore the Hinchinbrook lifestyle which includes hiking, fishing, and is close to the reef. Ingham is cultural diverse and has a rich Italian history. The town of Ingham is just over an hour's drive north from Townsville and offers a unique collection of culture, fresh produce and vast green landscapes. Just a short drive southwest of Ingham provides an opportunity to discover the awe-inspiring Wallaman Falls, Australia's highest permanent single drop waterfall. A little further north of the town is the pristine Hinchinbrook Island, a nature lover's paradise.
Interested? Contact: Belinda Castorina on ******** .
Apply ONLINE by: Thursday, 3 October 2024.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
