We are hiring an organized Dental Assistant to join our passionate team at Queensland Health in Brisbane Northern Suburbs.
Growing your career as a Full Time Dental Assistant is a terrific opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in project management, adaptability and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Dental Assistant at Queensland Health today!

About the role

This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

- Fulfil the accountabilities of this role in accordance with MNOHS purpose and objectives .
- Work collaboratively within a team of Dental Assistants, providing a high level of clinical, cross-infection and administrative assistance, and contribute to the effective education of students.
- Undertake other work-related duties within the expected range of responsibility and competence for the position.
- Sterilisation of dental instruments and equipment including hand pieces, burs and other specialised equipment.
- Liaise with senior staff as required for professional advice and development.
- Ensure that patient treatment occurs in accordance with Infection Control policies relevant to the clinical environment.
- Ensure safe disposal of hazardous or toxic waste material.
- Ability to conduct routine general cleaning of surfaces and equipment to ensure a high standard of cleanliness.
- Display integrity, discretion and tact in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters concerning patients, students and staff.
- Maintain awareness of new developments and dental techniques, and where appropriate, participate in continuing education programs.

About you





Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

- Respect – demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times
- Teamwork – collaborates effectively, develops talent, values differences and builds effective teams to bring about best use of resources to deliver healthcare services
- Compassion – is patient / client focussed, demonstrates self-awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of patient services or support in the delivery of services to patients
- High Performance – cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports Metro North Health's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our patients and stakeholders
- Integrity – demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively / manages complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard

Desirable qualifications

MNOHS recognises and acknowledges the value and knowledge gained through further education training.

- Possession of Certificate III in Sterilising or equivalent




- Possession of Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Education) or equivalent
- Possession of Certificate IV in Dental Radiography
- Possession of a Certificate or Diploma in Frontline Management
- Possession of Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Benefits when working for us

- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work workplace with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: ( )

Job ad reference number: COH472221
Close date: Friday, 03 March 2023

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Benefits of working as a Dental Assistant in Brisbane Northern Suburbs:

● Learning opportunities
● Advancement opportunities
● Competitive salary

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