Department
Department of Health, Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing, CMHW – Tasmanian Health Services.
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 21 June, 2026 11:55 PM
Award/Classification
Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3
$76,849 to $82,996 per annum
Employment type
Fixed-term, full-time
Region
North
Location
In this role, you will deliver high-quality dental assisting support, infection control, admin tasks, and mentoring within a professional oral health team.
The Team
Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST) is a division of the Tasmania Department of Health that provides public dental care services to eligible Tasmanians. Its primary goal is to improve oral health outcomes across the state, particularly for vulnerable and disadvantaged populations.
OHST is a team of approximately 300 people including dentists, oral health therapists, dental prosthetists, technicians, dental assistants and administrative staff. Care is provided from 33 clinics around Tasmania. Adult services are predominantly provided from 6 major centres located in Hobart (New Town), Clarence, Glenorchy, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie as well as the 3 Special Care dental Units (located within hospital precincts). Child and Adolescent Services are provided predominantly from 23 community clinics which are either located in a community health centre or are a stand‐alone clinic.
The Role
The Dental Assistant is responsible for maintaining clinical standards in dental assisting by providing a range of support including clinical chairside assistance, administrative and clerical activities, sterilisation and infection control practices, and providing training and assistance to less experienced staff undertaking a traineeship.
The Dental Assistant provides expert chairside support to Dental Clinicians while ensuring high clinical standards in infection control, equipment sterilisation, and administrative functions. The role also includes mentoring trainee staff and contributing to quality, safety, and child safeguarding practices within the Oral Health Service.
Requirements
* Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification, with demonstrated knowledge of clinical procedures, infection control, and WHS guidelines.
* Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team, using initiative, discretion, and sound judgement in a clinical setting.
* Strong communication and organisational skills, including the ability to manage clerical tasks, schedule appointments, and support training of less experienced staff.
* Working with Children Registration.
* Current Driver's Licence (desirable).
Details of appointment
Fixed-term full-time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 12 months. *Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Position Features
* Required to wear protective clothing (provided by the Agency) in accordance with the Oral Health Service Infection Control Protocol guidelines.
* Salary range in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.
Salary Packaging
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* Range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
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