Job Description

The Team

Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST) is the government based dental provider for eligible Tasmanians. The service is divided into Children, Adult and Prosthetic services and OHST employs dental professionals across multiple disciplines.

The Role

Join Oral Health Services Tasmania and play an essential role in supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality dental care across the community. As a Dental Sterilisation Technician, you will be responsible for the reprocessing, sterilisation and management of dental instruments and equipment, helping to ensure patients and clinicians have access to safe, reliable and efficient services.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, enjoys working as part of a supportive team, and wants to contribute to positive health outcomes behind the scenes. Working in a modern healthcare environment, you'll gain valuable experience in infection prevention and quality assurance while being supported to develop your knowledge and skills.

You will need

• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, dental instrument reprocessing and sterilisation practices in line with relevant standards and guidelines.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a busy environment.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to working collaboratively within a team.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and take responsibility for maintaining high standards.
• An understanding of infection prevention and control principles and workplace health and safety practices.
• Experience monitoring stock, maintaining accurate records and supporting quality assurance processes.
• Relevant experience in sterilisation services, dental assisting or healthcare support roles will be highly regarded

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Multiple fixed term, casual, day worker positions working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$76,849 to $82,996 pro rata per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Plus 25% casual loading - Equivalent of $48.42 to $52.30 per hour.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Satisfactory completion of Certificate 3 in Sterilisation Services.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Dental Sterilisation Technician band.DOC

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Kate Hodge

Position: Senior Dental Assistant

Phone number: (03) 6166 5472

Email address: kate.hodge@ths.tas.gov.au

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