Oral Health Services Tasmania currently has multiple permanent part time Dental Assistant opportunities available in Hobart.

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, and sterilisation and infection control practices, and providing training and assistance to less experienced staff undertaking a traineeship.

You will need:

• Specific Skills and Knowledge - Individuals who demonstrate this capability apply the skills and knowledge in Dental Assistant’s clinical procedures, including current infection control practices, with knowledge of current NHMRC Infection Control guidelines, Oral Health Service Tasmania guidelines and appropriate legislation.
• Communication - Individuals who demonstrate this capability confidently convey ideas and information in a clear way, understand and meet the needs of their audience and actively listen to others’ points of view and welcome constructive feedback.
• Teamwork - Individuals who demonstrate this capability cooperate and work well in the pursuit of team goals, share information, support others, show consideration, concern and respect for others’ feelings and ideas and accommodate and work well with the different working styles of others.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Multiple permanent part time day worker position working 15.2 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary: $67,193 - $72,126 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Dental Assistant OHO3 (June 2025) WWCR.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Senior Dental Assistant Team
Phone number: 0408 536 905
Email address: sdasouth@ths.tas.gov.au

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*Applications close 11:55PM Sunday 22 June 2025