Dental Assistant Traineeship (Aboriginal Identified Position)

at  Dental Health Services Victoria

ABOUT THE DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINEESHIP INITIATIVE

Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) has partnered with Jobs Victoria offering exciting opportunities to start a career in the public oral health sector and complete a Certificate III in Dental Assisting, along with the paid experience and capability to build your future career.

THE ROLE AT VICTORIAN ABORIGINAL HEALTH SERVICE

The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) was founded to address the specific healthcare needs of indigenous communities in Victoria. Over the years, it has expanded its services to provide comprehensive medical, dental, and social support. VAHS is dedicated to promoting community well-being through active participation in events and supporting research into ongoing community needs.
This traineeship is located in Fitzroy and can be either full-time or part-time, Monday to Friday, from 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM.
Note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

THE DENTAL ASSISTANT ROLE INVOLVES:

• All aspects of chair-side dental assistance to dental clinicians including supporting culturally safe and respectful care for all patients.
• Supporting the delivery of person-centered dental care and excellent customer service.
• Undertaking general reception duties and administrative tasks to support the service.
• Working collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE WILL CLOSE ON THE 21ST OF APRIL 2024

At DHSV, we have a bold vision and we feel a great sense of responsibility to provide you with an environment where you can grow and feel like you belong. By building a workforce across Victoria that has inclusive representation at all levels, is proactive in tackling inequality and represents the diversity of the patients we care for, we will see meaningful and sustainable change.
DHSV is committed to child safety and wellbeing and has zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. We provide an inclusive and welcoming environment where cultural safety for children is promoted and practiced.
DHSV is a public health service and requires employees to be vaccinated in accordance with policies published by the Department of Health and/or public health orders issued by the government. The government requires all healthcare workers (which includes all DHSV employees) to be vaccinated for COVID-19