Dental Assistant Trainee
Department: | Bairnsdale Regional Health Service |
Work Type: | Fixed term - full time or part time |
Job Function: | Health and Allied Health |
Classification: | As per advertisement |
Work Location: | Bairnsdale - Outer Gippsland area |
Reference: | VG/BRHS/COMWELL/1814632 |
Closing Date: | 15-Sep-2024 |
Salary Range: | As per advertisement |
Job Duration: | N/A |
Attachments: | Position Description - Dental Assistant Traineeship Sept 2023.pdf (PDF, 544KB) |
Contact: | Simone Kell, Acting Oral Health Manager 03 5150 3667 |
Position Details
Traineeship Opportunity – Earn while you learn!
Part-Time or Full-Time up to 76.0 hours
The traineeship includes on the job training, mentorship and paid study time to complete a Certificate III in Dental Assistance. In a supported environment, our Dental Assistant trainee will learn to provide clinical chair side assistance to dentists and dental therapists, prepare and provide equipment for patients according to dental treatment, manage the supply of store items and assist with oral health promotion activities.
This traineeship is fixed term for a period of up to 12 months. Please specify your preferred hours in your application.
As a trainee at BRHS you will benefit from:
- Paid employment
- Business hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
- No course costs - the Certificate III course fees are paid for by BRHS
- A supported study component
- Valuable on-the-job training
- Salary packaging benefits
- Employee benefits including access to discounted gym membership, health and wellbeing program and an employee assistance program
- Experience working for East Gippsland's Largest Employer
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- Genuine desire, commitment and capacity to undertake a Dental Assistant traineeship
- An understanding of, and genuine interest in, the duties of a Dental Assistant Trainee and the skills required
- Previous work experience in a fast paced environment is desirable
- Work experience, volunteering or study in the health industry is well regarded (but not mandatory)
How to apply
View the full position description and application details by going to the careers page at www.brhs.com.au
Applications are to include a cover letter, resume (including two professional referees) and response to the key selection criteria and be submitted online at www.brhs.com.au
Applications close: Sunday 15th September 2024
For further information please contact Simone Kell, Acting Oral Health Manager on 03 5150 3667 – 03 5152 0280 or simone.kell@brhs.com.au
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In accordance with Victorian Public Health directions, all employees working in the Public Health system are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of full COVID19 vaccination prior to commencement.