• Provide expert clinical assistance to dental students and clinical staff undertaking patient treatment at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range (Level 4): $ 70,905 – $ 75,319 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Oral Health Centre is part of the School of Dentistry delivering specialist treatment to eligible patients from the Department of Health and providing suitable patients to the dental student’s programme.

About the opportunity

You will be assigned some leadership and coordination roles in your work area by your supervisor and would be an initial point of reference for Training DCA’s and Level 3 DCA’s seeking advice and assistance with work situations.
You will be able to train small groups and take a role of leadership or supervision in a student area. Supporting student clinicians and OHCWA clinical staff.

About you

• The completion of at least three years secondary education or equivalent
• Certificate IV in Dental Clinic Assisting or equivalent
• A comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting procedures and practices in multiple settings
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to train and supervise staff and students

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position Description - Dental Clinic Assistant (517610).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Lina Brunini at lina.brunini@uwa.edu.au 

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, the content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 11 July 2024

Benefits

• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more. 12.5 days paid personal/carer’s leave with eligible staff receiving 13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• Salary packaging options and 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

About The University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.