Dental Technician - Dental Laboratory at ACT Health

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

108691.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dental Technician, Prosthetic Appliances, Orthodontic Appliances, Collaboration, Patient Care, Team Meetings, KPI Management, Liaison Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Health Professional Level 2 (PN 20317) Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Phillip Community Health Centre, ACT Section: Dental Laboratory Closing Date: 12 March 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions • 12.5%25 Superannuation. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval) About the Role: Join a team that’s shaping the future of oral health in the ACT! Canberra Health Services (CHS) is seeking a motivated and skilled Dental Technician (HPO2) to join our dynamic Oral Health Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high quality patient care within a supportive dental laboratory that services public dental clinics across the ACT. As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you’ll play a key role in delivering prosthetic and orthodontic appliances that directly improve the oral health and wellbeing of our community. Reporting to the Senior Dental Technician, you will be assigned lab cases for the fabrication of dentures and dental appliances ensuring you meet your minimum KPI target each day. You will be required to liaise with clinicians, administrative officers, technicians and managers to achieve this and participate in team meetings, activities and training as required. Please note: Selection may be based on a combination of written application, interview and trade test. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Tony O'Neill on (02) 5124 1281 or at Tony.O'Neill@act.gov.au

Responsibilities

The Dental Technician will be responsible for fabricating dentures and dental appliances while meeting daily KPI targets. The role involves collaboration with clinicians and participation in team activities.