Job Description:
(HE04) $71,460 - $78,326 plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Part-time (0.4 or 0.6 FTE) continuing position.
This position is responsible for assisting with coordinating and preparing the dental simulation clinic for use.
This includes providing support to academic staff and students in the dental simulation clinic to ensure effective, safe and hygienic laboratory practices. Monitoring, assisting and providing technical support with the use of equipment This position works closely with the Senior Lab Teaching Support Officer, to deliver simulation classes designed for users to acquire and develop skills and knowledge required for dental practice, within the schools' undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development programs.
To be successful you will need:
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in infection control and sterilization of laboratory tools and dental apparatus, abiding by occupational health and safety procedures.
Demonstrated administrative ability to manage competing demands in an organised manner.
Good communication skills with demonstrated experience liaising with a range of stakeholders.
Demonstrated high level of problem-solving skills, making decisions towards the achievement of effective outcomes with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated understanding of quality systems and the ability to contribute to continuous improvement processes which support student learning and experience.
Completion of a Diploma qualification or relevant work experience in a laboratory environment, or 5 years Dental Assistant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with ourStaff Values and Behaviour Frameworkand our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your faculty's broader role
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.
Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au
If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
Click on the 'Apply Now' button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the criteria for the position as contained in the position description document.
Applications close 11:55pm, 4 December 2024.
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Lucy Ludlow
Senior Lab Teaching Support Officer, Dental Simulation Clinic
P: +61 (8) 8313 2060
E: [email protected]
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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.