ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community-owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We are the largest, most comprehensive Aboriginal Medical Health Service in Queensland.

Our services include medical and dental clinics, an aged care facility, family and child safety services, foster and kinship care, social and emotional wellbeing services, kindergarten programs and a youth service.

Our vision for the future is to deliver health, connected Indigenous urban communities. To do this we are focusing on five strategic priorities:

1. Champion healthy individuals and thriving families
2. Build a strong and sustainable future
3. Innovation and excellence
4. Our partners
5. Our people 

See more at our website - http://atsichsbrisbane.org.au

What we offer:

• Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases
• Opportunity to work for one of Australia's leading Aboriginal Medical Services;
• Competitive remuneration;
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service;
• Access to medical and dental services

As a key member of the ATSICHS Brisbane team, the Dental Assistant is expected to personally contribute to the shaping and achievement of ATSICHS vision and goals within their own scope. The Dental Assistant will provide three (3) Key Functions.

Role Functions

Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, reprocessing instruments, supporting patients through the procedure, providing adequate evacuation of oral fluids and retraction of soft tissues, preparation and passing of materials and instruments, and performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Act. Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions. Assist in encouraging patients to make an active change to their oral care with the aid of ATSICHS approved oral health educational material. 

Organisational Contributions

Dental Assistants support processes that ensure the delivery of dental care is performed within the highest quality. Included activities involve CQI, contributing to policy implementation, audits and reporting of clinical incidents. 

Contribute to the Development of a Flourishing Team

Support fellow staff in a team environment to build collegiality and a sense of belongingness within the team and ATSICHS family. Staff will actively participate in team activities and contribute to a flourishing workplace culture that promotes the ethos and values of ATSICHS Brisbane as a long standing Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation. 

Essential:  

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent 
• Demonstrated ability to meet targets and performance outcomes  
• Ability to support a continuous improvement model for achieving outcomes 
• Working with Children’s Card (Blue Card) or be eligible to apply

Desirable, but not mandatory: 

• Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Previous experience working with Dental Students 

How can you apply?

Applications can be submitted by clicking on Apply Now.

For any further enquiries please get in touch with our People & Culture Team through (07) 3240 8900 or email on [email protected] using the subject line: Dental Assistant enquiry via EthicalJobs.