Dental Assistant - Oral Health Aboriginal Traineeship Program
Position Classification: Dependant on Qualifications ( Trainee Year 10 Level A, Trainee Year 11 Level A, Trainee Year 12 Level A)
Remuneration: $11.73 - $20.32 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mount Druitt Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
This is a temporary full-time position, to gain a well-trained and educated dental assistant providing dental care within the limits of their Education whilst working towards competency in Dental Assisting under the direction and supervision of Education Coordinators.
The Dental Assistant Trainee will undertake educational and clinical experience within all aspects of Dentistry including but not limited to Chairside Assisting, Management of Infection Control, Instrument Preparation, Dental Charting, Sterilisation and Patient Care.
Essential Criteria:
Qualification: Minimum Year 10 School Education or above
Evidence of Diversity claim: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Selection Criteria:
- This is an Identified Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through percentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such.
- Minimum Year 10 School Education or above, not holding a certificate III and who are not already under a traineeship program.
- A willingness to complete a certificate III in Dental Assisting qualifications within 12 months.
- Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to independently undertake tasks once delegated.
- Ability to work across multiple dental clinics within WSLHD.
Requisition ID: REQ533046
Applications Close: 8th December 2024
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
Need more information?
University of Sydney Bachelor of Oral Health - Direct Entry Pathway into Dentistry
· Discover more about the application process.
· Review the Position Description detailed for insights into role requirements and criteria.
· Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications
· For inquiries about the role, contact Natalia Ross email: natalia.ross@health.nsw.gov.au and Dr Herdeza Verzosa email: herdeza.verzosa@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter ofyour application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
