Dental Assistant

Griffith University

Southport, Australia
Base: hew level 4 range $73,623 - $77,680 py; bene...
On-site
Assist with dental treatments
Maintain clinic hygiene
Prepare equipment for sterilisation
Griffith University is seeking a Dental Assistant to support students and staff in delivering high-quality patient care at their Gold Coast location. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient care, while enjoying a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development

Job Summary

  • Griffith Health Clinics provide high-quality primary healthcare services while supporting the education and training of the next generation of health professionals.
  • We are seeking a Dental Assistant to support students and staff in delivering exceptional patient care.
  • This is a continuing, full-time position based primarily at Griffith University’s Gold Coast location, with a term employment arrangement of 39 working weeks per year.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Griffith University is seeking a Dental Assistant to support students and staff in delivering high-quality patient care at their Gold Coast location. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient care, while enjoying a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Salary

Base: HEW Level 4 range $73,623 - $77,680 per annum; Benefits: 17% superannuation; Total FTE package: $86,139 - $90,886 per annum

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • assist with dental treatments
  • maintain clinic hygiene
  • prepare equipment for sterilisation
  • smooth clinic operations
  • patient care and student learning

Nice-to-have

  • values excellence and transformative education
  • dynamic learning environment
  • evidence-based practice
  • inter-professional collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Associate diploma level qualification or equivalent
  • Australian Dental Assistant qualification or recognised equivalent
  • Current CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Current Queensland Blue Card
  • Unrestricted working rights

Work Rights

Unrestricted working rights

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