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Role detailsThe Oral Health Team at Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a First Nation Trainee Dental Assistant to join their team on a 12‐month traineeship.
Identified RoleIn accordance with section 25 of the Anti‐Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), this is an identified position with a genuine occupational requirement for the successful applicant to be an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person. To confirm eligibility, applicants must provide documentary evidence of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Information regarding acceptable evidence, including a statutory declaration template, is available in the Commission Chief Executive Guideline 02/13: Evidence of Attribute – Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Roles.
Your opportunityWorking as part of the dental team at Mackay Base Hospital as a First Nations Dental Trainee, you will be immersed in the day‐to‐day operations of dental care—observing and gradually assisting in the delivery of high‐quality services to eligible patients across our facilities. Under the guidance of the Dental Assistant‐Clinical Lead, you will gain practical experience in instrument reprocessing, including cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising dental tools in strict alignment with Infection Control Standard Operating Procedures and the Australian National Safety and Quality Health Service Standard 3.
About The TeamMackay Oral Health has permanent clinics in Mackay, Proserpine and Bowen with outreach services to Sarina, Collinsville and Clermont. All clinics have recently been refurbished with modern equipment and adhere to strict standards. We are a training facility for James Cook University, hosting final‐year dental student placements in Mackay and Proserpine. We deliver high quality services to eligible adult patients as well as school children through school dental services.
The Mackay Hospital Health Service acknowledges the Traditional Custodians within our HHS boundaries and is invested in the Closing the Gap initiatives, aiming to engage a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for all advertised positions. The Mackay Hospital Health Service values its people, respecting and embracing diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. People of all ages, abilities, gender and ethnicity are encouraged to apply for positions.
About Our Hospital And Health ServiceMackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi‐purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000 km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
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