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Hunter New England Local Health District
Aboriginal Dental Assistant - Clinic Coordinator
Newcastle
FULL TIME
September 18, 2024
Location: Awabakal Country
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dental Assistant Grade 1 / 2
Hours Per Week: 38
Closing Date: 2nd October 2024
Dental Assistant - Clinic Coordinator
Newcastle Community Health Service
This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
Citing and corroboration of Aboriginal identity is flexible, however the statutory requirements for Aboriginality are based upon descent. For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality requirements click here. If you require support, please make contact so this support can be offered.
Where you’ll be working:
Hunter New England Oral Health has a long-standing partnership with Awabakal Aboriginal Medical Services to provide dental care to their community. The Awabakal Dental Clinic is on-site at the Awabakal Medical Service Hamilton location. The clinic is a 3-chair dental clinic that operates from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
About the job:
As the Dental Assistant Clinic Coordinator, you will provide guidance and direction to the Dental Assistants and Administration Officers to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the Awabakal Dental Clinic.
The successful applicant will have a Certificate 3 and are progressing or willing to obtain a Certificate 4. You will have access to the Clinic Coordinator Pathway where you will receive assistance in gaining this qualification with financial support as well as study leave or development days.
About You:
- The successful candidate will possess a professional and compassionate attitude, with strong communication skills that are utilised to build relationships and communicate effectively with the team and patients and carers.
- Willing to build and maintain relationship with Awabakal Medical team to ensure collaborative care is provide for the community.
- Establish a culturally appropriate rapport with community members and patients to ensure trust and access to health services is not an impediment.
- Opportunity to share cultural knowledge and expertise with the team to deliver best practice.
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Your experience in Dental Assisting will provide excellent patient care and supervision and support to the Clinic team.
Most importantly, having a desire to be a positive role model for staff and motivate them to learn, grow and succeed will set you apart from the other applicants.
You will be provided with ongoing support and a thorough orientation program provided by our experienced Oral Health management team to ensure your professional development and career growth. You will be provided with an orientation program to Hunter New England Oral Health, and you will be supported with regular training and education programmes throughout your career.
Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Requirements:
- Minimum certificate 3 in Dental Assisting
Benefits:
- Be a part of the Clinic Coordinators pathway to receive assistance in gaining your Cert IV
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Hayley Baker on hayley.baker1@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3v L5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealth Stepping Up.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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