Senior Dental Assistant

at  Queensland Health

ABOUT YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

An exciting opportunity is now available for an enthusiastic Senior Dental Assistant to be a part of the clinical team within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service Oral Health Services on a Permanent full-time basis. This role is tailored for individuals who are not only organised and proactive but also show a distinct level of diligence and self-motivation
The purpose of this role is to provide clinical leadership as well as functional management, of dental assistants (CA3) reporting to the position to ensure performance objectives are met.

Generous remuneration package value up to $90,110 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $2831.10 to $3027.20 p.f. (CA4)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Requirements

• Proof of qualification (Certificate III in Dental Assisting) and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
• 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. 5.1.
• Possession of class C drivers’ licence.
• 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.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Why make the change?
Famous for being the sugar capital of Australia, The Burdekin district is located about an hour’s drive south of Townsville. Nestled in the delta of the Burdekin River, its two popular townships, Ayr and Home Hill, are linked by the iconic Burdekin Bridge. The spectacular Burdekin River Bridge is the district’s best known landmark and is the longest crossing of its type in the country.
The region produces the biggest sugar cane crops in the country, together with a diverse selection of vegetables and tropical fruits. The Burdekin region is also a popular spot for fishing and the town centre offers a number of great specialty stores. Situated on the north side of the mighty Burdekin River, 85 kilometres south of Townsville, the prosperous rural community of Ayr is the main town in the Burdekin Shire.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License

Please refer the Job description for details