About us:

Oral Health Services provide a range of free dental services to eligible people living in Central Queensland. We provide services for adults in community dental clinics and children in mobile dental vans or school clinics.

About the role:

Assist in the provision of general practitioner services within the delivery system for oral health care to eligible clients through Health Service Facilities; it may involve traveling to several other facilities located across the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service and may incur overnight stays.

• Preparation of equipment, instruments and materials utilised in a variety of dental procedures including knowledge and understanding of the stages within a dental procedure and the ability to pre-plan and adapt as treatment proceeds.
• Accurate and proficient assistance and adaptation to an operator where required to provide four-handed dentistry, retraction and evacuation techniques and application of rubber dam. Monitor and assist operator in the management of patient well-being and anxiety level, with an awareness of medical conditions.
• Ensure equipment and surgery satisfy infection control protocols and relevant standards for cleaning, disinfection and sterilising reusable surgical items and for the disposal of surgery waste.
• Provide general advice about personal oral hygiene and re-iterate pre-and post- operative advice provided by operator.
• Use of dental specific language and terminology, and dental charting. Understand the use of radiography and study models as diagnostic tools. Assist in the prevention, identification and management of medical emergencies.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have a Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

• Demonstrated high level of skill and knowledge in all aspects of dental assisting, including infection control, and clinical support for all relevant age groups.
• Demonstrated high level ability to prioritise and organise workload and where appropriate to use initiative.
• Knowledge or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge in the Information System for Oral Health (ISOH) and to utilise the system in capturing patient information and scheduling appointments.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $53,402 p.a. is comprised of:

• A hourly rate between $33.52 - $35.24 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH4D556618

Applications close: Sunday, 21 April 2024