An exciting opportunity exists for a Dental Prosthetist to join our Oral Health team.
This position will contribute to the provision of a high standard of oral health care for eligible clients of the Oral Health Service, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) by working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver dental prosthetic and dental technology services.
Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.
Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Deliver high quality clinical dental prosthetic services for eligible clients within the scope of clinical practice of a dental prosthetist under the current Legislative Acts and Code of Practice in accordance with registration requirements of the Dental Board of Australia.
* Provide support to the dental team by fabricating, repairing, and modifying removeable dental prostheses and appliances.
* Provide clear direction to support staff and practical support for other oral heath staff in their responsibility to provide an effective and efficient oral health service.
* Provide dental technical services where required and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the dental laboratory by working as part of the dental laboratory team under the guidance of the Dental Technician Advanced.
Remuneration based pro rata on equivalent full time value up to $132 567 p.a., comprising salary rates: $39.86 - $58.59 p.h. employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP3) (Fixed term temporary part position, 45.6 hrs p.f. for 3 months). Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).
Why work for us?
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers
As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
* A wellness program;
* Generous superannuation;
* Flexible work arrangements;
* Career training and development; and
* Salary packaging.
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https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/