Trainee Dental Assistant (Identified s105)

Job Description

• School of Dentistry
• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months
• Base salary will be in the range $62,076 - $64,567 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 1)
• This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as an equal opportunity measure (s105) to address current and historic under-representation
• Based at our St George Rural Clinic

About This Opportunity

The UQ School of Dentistry has partnered with Goondir Health Services to operate a four-chair dental clinic in St George, Queensland.

The School of Dentistry is currently seeking applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for a Dental Assistant traineeship at St George. The Traineeship Program is a 12-month development program that offers successful candidates an opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Dental Assisting and undertake on-the-job training in order to become a qualified Dental Assistant.

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Receive and prepare patients for treatment under the supervision of the Senior Dental Assistant
• Assist staff and students in dental treatments and procedures and inform patients of further treatment and courses of care
• Prepare and clean-up instruments and equipment before and after treatments
• Assist with collection, labelling and dispatch of study models, specimens, and dental work to laboratories
• Washing, sterilisation, disinfection and storage of dental instruments and equipment

About You

• Demonstrates a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, with a focus on achieving goals
• Possesses basic written and verbal communication skills
• Has foundational computer skills (e.g. word processing, email, spreadsheets), or the ability to quickly develop these capabilities
• Shows sound organisational skills, including attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload
• Works effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Understands and maintains confidentiality

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section
• Resume

Applications close Monday, 5th May at 11.00pm AEST (R-61684).