Provide a high standard of productive and appropriate dental assistance and support as needed in the treatment of Metro North Oral Health Services (MNOHS) patients.
Job details Position status Casual
Position type Non Standard Hours
Occupational group Dentistry
Classification CA2
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/COH658016
Closing date 03-Nov-2025
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Salary Other
Job duration See role description
Contact person Michelle Gill
Contact details 07 3293 9930
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About the role
Provide a high standard of efficient and appropriate dental assistance and support as needed in the treatment of Metro North Oral Health Services (MNOHS) patients.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Ability to prepare instruments and materials utilised in a variety of dental procedures including knowledge and understanding of the stages within a dental procedure and the ability to pre-plan and adapt as treatment proceeds.
- Knowledge and ability to use FDI Palmer Notation, dental specific language, and terminology. Process and mount radiographs. Understand the use of radiography and study models as diagnostic tools. Assist in the prevention, identification, and management of medical emergencies.
- Knowledge of all relevant standards relating to the dental facility. Maintain contemporary knowledge of policies and procedures relating to the provision of dental assisting including medico-legal responsibilities, ethical practice, codes of practice and relevant standards.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
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Application Kit
Application Kit
Role Description
📌 Dental AssistantCasual Pool
🏢 Queensland Government
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