The Team:

Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST) is the government dental provider, employing a multidisciplined team of skilled dental professionals, who provide dental services to children and eligible adults within this state. This fixed term position is for the role of Senior Dental Assistant, providing operational and clinical oversight and support for the team of dental assistants employed with OHST. 

The Role:

The Senior Dental Assistant is responsible for:

• Working closely with the Regional Management Team to ensure clinical support is provided by Dental Assistants in a professional, effective and efficient manner.
• Coordinating, directing and supporting Dental Assistants, Sterilisation Technicians and Trainee Dental Assistants within Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST).
• Acting as the first point of contact for staff in relation to Dental Assistants, Sterilisation Technicians and Trainee Dental Assistants and providing a clear liaison role between the different professional groups within OHST.

You will need to:

• Provide coordination, direction and support for Dental Assistants, Sterilisation Technicians and Trainee Dental Assistants and liaise with external providers including Registered Training Organisations, TAFE Assessors and Employee Assistance Providers in relation to the dental assistant/sterilisation technician workforce.
• Manage Dental Assistants’ leave including unplanned absences and prepare the OHST regional clinic rosters in collaboration with other staff where required.
• Coordinate the recruitment, orientation, and training of new Dental Assistants, Sterilisation Technicians and Trainee Dental Assistants. Provide advice and support to Dental Assistants, Sterilisation Technicians and Trainee Dental Assistants to effectively balance people and operational requirements.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term part time, day worker, working 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 12 February 2027.

*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 (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% 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:  

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification

• Current Working with Children Registration

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: 

• Generic Senior Dental Assistant Band 4 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.docx

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Lisa Tyler
Area Manager - Oral Health Services Tasmania
0427 567 092
lisa.tyler@ths.tas.gov.au 

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