The Team:
Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST) is a vital part of the Tasmanian Department of Health, delivering high-quality public dental care across the state. OHST provides a wide range of services including preventative, restorative, and emergency dental care for children, adults, and those with special needs. With a strong focus on community education and early intervention, OHST is committed to improving oral health outcomes and ensuring equitable access to care for all Tasmanians.
The Role:
Work within a dental team to provide an efficient and effective, high quality, dental prosthetic service within the framework of Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST). A Band 4 Dental Technician in Tasmania plays a crucial role in the state's oral health services. They are responsible for designing, constructing, and repairing dental prosthetics, including dentures, crowns, and bridges. Working within Oral Health Services Tasmania, they contribute to the care of over 50,000 patients annually. Their expertise ensures that patients receive high-quality, functional, and aesthetically pleasing dental appliances.
Provide dental prosthetic technical expertise and construction in the recognised fields of:
- Removable dental prostheses.
- Fixed dental prostheses.
- Maxillo-facial prostheses.
- Repairs, additions, relines and remodels.
- Simple orthodontic appliances.
- Protective mouthguards.
- Bleaching and fluoride trays.
- Other prosthetic appliances which OHST may include within its core business for eligible clients of the service.
- Maintain a collaborative relationship with dental clinicians and ancillary staff to ensure conformity in the production of quality dental prostheses.
- Undertake dental technical laboratory duties and assist in the training of trainees.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to ensure that dental undergraduates and less experienced staff understand the processes of dental technical construction.
You will need:
Diploma of Dental Technology or recognised equivalent
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, for a period of twelve months, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $81,915 to $94,263 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Rodney Bott
Position: Dental Laboratory Manager
Phone number: (03) 6166 5435
Email address: rodney.bott@ths.tas.gov.au
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