Dental Technician

Department of Health Tasmania – Hobart TAS Oral Health Services Tasmania provides dental services to eligible Tasmanians. Dental technicians are part of a multidisciplined team of dental professionals assisting in the manufacturing and repair of dental prosthesis. The Role: Work within a dental team to provide an efficient and effective, high quality, dental prosthetic service within the framework of Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST). You will need to: Provide dental prosthetic technical expertise and construction in the recognised fields of:- Removable dental prostheses.- Fixed dental prostheses.- Maxillo-facial prostheses. Evaluate, analyse, and research options needed to resolve complex dental prosthetic technical problems without direct supervision. Maintain a collaborative relationship with dental clinicians and ancillary staff to ensure conformity in the production of quality dental prostheses. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Details of appointment: Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 4 January 2027. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. 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: $81,915 to $94,263 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022. 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 Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. Diploma of Dental Technology or recognised equivalent 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: Generic Dental Technician Band 4 (July 2023) CSU.docx Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.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. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Rodney BottDental Laboratory Manager ***********@ths.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. * Applications close: Sunday, 14th December 2025, at 11:55pm * #J-18808-Ljbffr