Dental Assistant - Northern Territory - Locum
Job Description
The NT Remote Locum Program (NTRLP) is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led workforce program dedicated to strengthening healthcare services in remote communities across the Northern Territory.
We are seeking experienced Dental Assistants to provide treatment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote NT communities. This locum-based role offers short-term placements where you will work on-site in remote clinics, delivering culturally safe, high-quality care in collaboration with Aboriginal Health Practitioners, General Practitioners, nurses, and support staff.
What's in it for you?
* Fully paid locum placements ranging from 3 to 12 weeks, based in remote NT communities, with travel and accommodation covered by us.
* Cultural orientation and 24/7 support to help you transition into remote healthcare.
* Free CPD-accredited eLearning with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
* An unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture and explore some of Australia's most breathtaking remote landscapes.
What You'll Need:
* A Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or equivalent).
* A minimum of 12 months of relevant clinical experience.
* Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
* Evidence of recent CPD in Hand Hygiene, Infection Control and Sterilisation/Introduction to reprocessing reusable Medical Devices in the past 12 months.
* Minimum of 6 months of relevant full-time clinical experience working as a dental assistant within the past 2 years.
Join Us
This role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to remote NT communities while developing your skills in a unique and rewarding healthcare setting. You'll be supported every step of the way, gaining valuable experience and connecting deeply with the cultural and natural surroundings of the region.
If you're ready for an unforgettable locum experience, apply now!
For further inquiries, please contact:Sian Longley, Talent Acquisition Coordinator for Aspen Medicalslongley@aspenmedical.com
We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from LGBTQIA+ and a diverse cultural background. We are a veteran-owned business and we encourage ADF veterans with appropriate skills and experience to apply.
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