Oral Health Services based in Gladstone, are welcoming applications for the Dental Assistant Trainee position available. Start your career with Oral Health Services and support your entry into this essential service.

Develop a thorough working knowledge of Dental Assisting under the direction of the Principal Dental Assistant and other Oral Health staff and provide assistance to Dentists and other Oral Health Professionals.

Achieve a health work/life balance where you will have time for the things that matter most to you.

Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

Job details

About us:

Oral Health Services provide a range of free dental services to eligible people living in Central Queensland. We provide services for adults in community dental clinics and children in mobile dental vans or school clinics.

About the role:

Assist in the provision of general practitioner services within the delivery system for oral health care to eligible clients through Health Service Facilities, this may involve traveling to several other facilities located across the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service and may incur overnight stays.

About you:

Mandatory qualification/s: Comply with conditions of the Traineeship Contract.

• Probationary period for the traineeship is 30 days as identified in the Queensland Training Information Service (QTIS).

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $74,552 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $30.66 - $32.95 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL4G576012.

Applications close: Thursday, 24 July 2024.

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 312KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GL4G576012 - Dental Assistant Trainee (PDF, 337KB)
  Role Description