About us:
We provide a range of free dental services to eligible people living in Central Queensland. We provide services for adults in community dental clinics and children in mobile dental vans or school clinics.
About the role:
Assist in the provision of general practitioner services within the delivery system for oral health care to eligible clients through Health Service Facilities.
Follow defined service quality standards, occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Preparation of equipment, instruments and materials utilised in a variety of dental procedures including knowledge and understanding of the stages within a dental procedure and the ability to pre-plan and adapt as treatment proceeds.
Assist in support duties such as maintenance of instruments and equipment, with the ability to identify and fix minor equipment problems and refer to the appropriate repair departments/person with accurate fault description.
Use quality assurance procedures based on relevant standards to ensure equipment and surgery are operative including monitoring of autoclave and use of x-ray quality test tool where available.
About you:
Certificate III in Dental Assisting and 'Working with Children Check' (Blue Card) is mandatory for this position.
Demonstrated high level of skill and knowledge in all aspects of dental assisting, including infection control, and clinical support for all relevant age groups.
Knowledge or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge in the Information System for Oral Health and to utilise the system in capturing patient information and scheduling appointments.
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise and consult with all levels of staff and patients, to manage conflict and to deal with sensitive and confidential matters appropriately.
What we offer:
An hourly rate between $43.16 - $45.37 p.h. (including 25% casual loading)
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
Additional Benefits
Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
Your current CV or resume, including referees.
A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
Contact
Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6A
Applications close: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
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