At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with client oral care and manage office administration tasks.
- Company: Join the friendly team at South West Healthcare in Warrnambool.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, professional development, and ongoing support.
- Other info: Be part of a community-focused organisation that values diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a rewarding healthcare environment while learning on the job.
- Qualifications: Strong computer skills and a willingness to learn are essential.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Ready to enhance your career and lifestyle? Join the friendly and dynamic team at South West Healthcare! Nestled in the stunning Great South Coast region, we serve over 110,000 residents with a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric services. With 282 beds and extensive primary and community services, our focus is on delivering exceptional holistic care.
Position overview:
- Employment Type: Full time (76 hours per fortnight), Fixed term 12 month traineeship position
- Location: Warrnambool Campus
- Classification: Dental Assistant Trainee
About the role:
South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking applications for upcoming Dental Assistant Traineeships, commencing now, based at our Warrnambool Dental Clinic. If you are able to demonstrate a dedication to task, have strong computer and literacy skills and a willingness to learn, SWH is keen to support you. The successful applicants will be provided with 12 months of training both on the job and through blocks of study with a registered training organisation. This is combined with a supporting training environment including our Dentists, Oral Health Therapists and experienced Dental Assistants. The key focus of the role is to assist with direct chair side client oral care in accordance with SWH and OHV clinical standards and policies. It will also assist with the administration of the office and computer systems.
What you bring:
- Knowledge of dental public health principles
- Sound knowledge and experience in a variety of computer skills including: word processing, health information databases, internet and email.
- Understanding of South West Healthcare and relevant Oral Health Victoria (OHV) policies and practices.
- Ability to work within a variety of staff configurations and staffing ratios.
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain high standards of work.
What we offer:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
- Internal and external professional development opportunities
- Ongoing clinical supervision
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment
Who we are:
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. SWH respects all individuals and promotes equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio-economic status. SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
- Current Immunisation status
Dental Assistant Trainee in Warrnambool employer: South West Healthcare
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