Dental Laboratory Assistant (532235)

The Team:

At Oral Health Services Tasmania, you will work across a multi-disciplinary work environment. Our team is progressive and always striving for best practice and outcome for our patients. We will look after you from the very beginning, ensure you are fully inducted and welcomed into our team and into our culture. 

The Role:

Provide administrative, logistical and technical support to the Senior Prosthetist for the delivery of efficient and high quality dental laboratory services.

Work in a team environment to ensure the establishment and maintenance of quality clinical and customer services is provided to clients both internally and externally.

You will need

1. Previous experience as a dental technician, laboratory, administrative or dental assistant and a demonstrated interest in the public health sector and its clients.
2. Highly developed computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and understanding of the Titanium client information management system, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge and understanding.
3. Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and complete variable workloads to a high standard and to imposed deadlines.

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

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight for a period of 12 months. 

*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: Operational Health Officer, Level 3

$67,193 to $72,126 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• 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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Qualifications in office administration, dental assisting or dental technology
• Current Driver’s Licence

Position Features:

• Intrastate travel may be required
• Required to wear protective clothing and eyewear (provided by the agency) in accordance with Work Health and Safety guidelines
• Required to undergo annual hearing assessment

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

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 Laboratory Assistant OHO3 Statewide

Application Guide:  

• 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