The Role
An opportunity has become available for several Dental Assistants to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Organise correct set up of allocated dental surgeries according to strict surgery guidelines
- Provide efficient chair side assistance to the dentists, dental specialists, dental prosthetists, oral health therapists and dental therapists
- Ensure Infection Control Standard Operating Procedures and Operational Health and Safety guidelines are maintained and adhered to
- Complete daily and weekly cleaning, maintenance and testing of equipment
- Complete general administrative duties as required
About you
**To be successful in this position you will require**:
- Certificate III in Sterilisation and/or Dental Assisting or relevant higher current qualification is mandatory
- Working with Children Check
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B and COVID 19
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Driver Licence
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
**Benefits**:
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- Up to 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time and part time (several positions, hrs negotiable).
- Base salary ranging from $61 464 - $64 613 per annum, $30.99 - $32.58 per hour
About Us
The Oral Health Division provides quality, value based dental care to patients to achieve the quality of life for the Gold Coast community. Based at Southport and Robina.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
**Job Ad reference**: GC463870