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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Dental Assistant Traineeship

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Mar 11, 2019

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The UQ School of Dentistry has partnered with Goondir Health Services to operate a 5 chair dental clinic in Dalby, Qld.

The School of Dentistry is currently seeking applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for a Dental Assistant traineeship at Dalby. The traineeship is up to 12 months in duration and provides the trainee with the opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Dental Assisting while working at UQ.  The traineeship may result in future employment at the University of Queensland (UQ).

 

The role

This trainee position is a development role that is designed to enable the trainee to complete study and on-the-job training in order to become a qualified Dental Assistant.

The trainee will be employed in a structured on-the-job training role, with duties that may include reception and patient enquiries and bookings, assist students with dental treatments and procedures, 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.

It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent enrol and participate in the Certificate III in Dental Assisting course. This appointment is contingent upon continual participation in this course and any other mandated development workshops in the University's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Trainee Program.

 

The person

We are seeking motivated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are looking for an opportunity to achieve a Certificate III level qualification while also gaining experience working in a vibrant university dental clinic. Ideally you should be looking to expand your existing knowledge and acquire new skills in the areas of dental assisting, organisation/scheduling, time management, general administrative duties, computing skills and working within a team.

 

Immunisation requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University's Diversity and Inclusion webpage (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.  

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au

 

Remuneration

This is a full-time, 12 fixed term appointment at HEW Level 1. The remuneration package will be $48,349.04 - $50,415.21 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 9.5% (total package will be in the range $52,942.19 - $55,204.64 p.a.)

The University of Queensland also offers other competitive options including salary sacrificing, on campus childcare, leave packaging and discounted private health insurance as well as many other benefits.

 

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Sarah Dahl on +61 7 3365 8074 or s.dahl@uq.edu.au.

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter and Resume.

For information on completing the application process click here.

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