• Salary: $94,305.00
• Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Location: Logan Central

About the role

Supports dental care delivery by providing general and emergency oral health care to Murri School Students as well as other eligible clients; diagnosing dental decay and gum diseases, provide dental examinations, cleaning, scaling and extracting, taking X-Rays and impressions for mouthguards, and brining complex dental items to the attention of Dentist. Educates students and patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions. Assist in encouraging students and patients to make an active change to their oral care with the aid of ATSICHS approved oral health educational material.

Duties

• Provide quality oral health assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to clients.
• Contribute to a positive and safe working environment with a wide variety of professionals and the public to achieve results consistent with workplace values.
• Understanding of the principles of oral health. Care and evidence-based practice.
• Commit to a high level of quality management for ATSICHS through use of LogiQC quality management systems.
• Provide Customer Focus.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of clinical software systems and other technology, the internet and desktop applications e.g. outlook, EXACT, LogiQC, word, spreadsheets.
• Commit to ongoing continuous quality improvement processes with annual reviews into the efficiency of clinical service provision.
• Cultivate productive working relationships at all levels, which support the nurturing of internal and external relationships, facilitates cooperation, trust and respect, values differences and diversity and guides, mentors and focuses on the development of staff.

Culture

Enjoy working in an organisation that makes a difference in the community. Join our friendly and supportive Dental team that will help you grow personally and professionally.

Benefits

• Salary $94,305 per annum (depending on qualification and experience).
• 11.5% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay).
• Contribute to making a difference in indigenous oral health.
• Be a part of a multidisciplinary team.

COVID-19 Requirements

• Immunisation history showing you have received two doses of a COVID -19 vaccine is encouraged.

Desired Skills and Experience

Required:

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Oral Health Therapy and be eligible to register with AHPRA.
• Hold a current radiation license.
• Demonstrated experience that demonstrates practical skills and knowledge in the provision of dental care to clients.
• Demonstrated ability to meet targets and performance outcomes.
• Ability to support a continuous improvement model for achieving outcomes.
• Proven ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills - both in writing ad verbal.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Knowledge of EXACT.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only. We reserve the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. It is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible. Only successful applicants will be contacted.