Dental Sterilisation Technician (518894)

The Role:

As a member of the oral health care team the Dental Sterilisation Technician decontaminates, packages and sterilises dental instruments and equipment appropriate to the dental environment and general clinical areas. 

The Dental Sterilisation Technician maintains clean and hygienic surroundings to facilitate the control of infection in the central sterilising bay and associated sterile instrument storage area.

• Perform effective reprocessing of dental instruments and equipment in accordance with current Oral Health Services Tasmania Infection Control policies and guidelines and relevant Australian Standards.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance procedures in the operation of pre-vacuum steam sterilisers and equipment in use within the central sterilising bay.
• Ensure all required sterilisation data is captured and completed in accordance with Oral Health Services Tasmania protocols.
• Monitor equipment and stock levels and initiate appropriate action as required.

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

The Team:

There are approx. 160 of us in the South, an eclectic mix of locals and new Tasmanian adventurers. We are dental professionals, technicians and assistants, customer service and administration officers, coming together to improve the lives and livelihoods of our community. Here, you are encouraged to be your authentic self, to pursue your passions, and to bring your knowledge to the table to contribute to making our team one that punches above its weight with progressive and impactful care.

Details of appointment:

Permanent part time, day worker position, working 15.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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: $65,236 to $68,925 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

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 Dental Sterilisation Technician HSO5 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
• 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.

Pearce Sutherland
Senior Dental Assistant
61665472
pearce.sutherland@ths.tas.gov.au 

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