Description:
Job DescriptionGriffith Health Clinics is a multi-disciplinary primary health care service within Griffith University. Specifically working in our student led Dental Clinic we are seeking dynamic and passionate Dental Assistant’s to join our team.
Griffith University is currently ranked no. 2 for Dentistry and Oral Health, this is where you get to make an impact working within our multi-story 100+ chair Dental Clinic to help facilitate student placement requirements for our dental students.
As a Dental Assistant, key responsibilities for this role will include:
- Providing assistance to staff and students across a broad range of dental treatments and procedures.
- Working in the state-of-the-art CSSD (Centre Sterilising Storage Department)
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the clinic, which includes sterilising and maintaining dental equipment.
- Staying informed about new developments and techniques
We have multiple full time (52 weeks all year) and term time (39 weeks per year), continuing positions available in the CSSD, Learning and Teaching and Suites teams. The positions will be based at the Dental Clinic at our Gold Coast campus.
Depending on the team you will be employed for, you will be required to work the following hours, Monday to Friday:
- 12pm to 8pm (L&T, Team B)
- 12:30pm to 8:30pm (CSSD Team B)
Please note if you are offered the term time employment, you will be required to work during specified work periods for 39 weeks across the year, primarily to provide services during the University’s teaching periods. You will be notified of the dates to be worked each year.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will hold an Australian Dental Assistant qualification or recognised equivalent together with a current CPR / First Aid Certificate from a recognised provider or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing work. Certificate in Australian Sterilisation Services will be highly desirable for the CSSD positions.
In addition to the above, you will demonstrate:
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to work under supervision and ensure smooth clinic operations.
- Strong administrative skills
Salary range
The full-time base salary for a HEW Level 3 is in the range $62,112 - $68,660 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range $72,671 - $80,332 per annum.