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Principal Dental Assistant
North Lakes and other Metro North locations as required
A permanent full-time opportunity to help shape dental assisting practice, workforce capability, infection prevention standards, education and service delivery across one of Queensland's largest public oral health services.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Dentistry |
| Classification | CA5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/COH688571 |
| Closing date | 05-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-time |
| Contact person | Tarini Singh |
| Contact details | 0436 367 627 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As the Principal Dental Assistant, you will provide leadership to Senior Dental Assistants and their teams while contributing to strategic workforce planning, clinical governance and service development initiatives across the School Dental Service (SDS). Working collaboratively with the Principal Dental Officer, Operations Manager and peer Principal Dental Assistants, you will champion best practice and support the delivery of high-quality oral health services to children and young people across Metro North.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- The position as part of the SDS Leadership Team will contribute to strategic level management processes and provide relevant advice and assistance with strategies for performance improvement, implementation of policy initiatives, education and training, service delivery and development for strategic matters concerning dental assisting services.
- Using advanced communication skills and engagement strategies to influence a culture reflecting Metro North Values and a common vision and direction.
- Oversight of business processes contributing to stores management, equipment maintenance and repairs and assist with asset management and Health Technology Equipment Replacement (HTER) for SDS.
- Participate in the strategic implementation and monitoring of local, state and national policies and strategies relevant to dental assisting within SDS.
- Lead recruitment processes for dental assistants; back-fill opportunities, maintenance of staffing levels in line with budget requirements.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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