Location: Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region

Job Title: Trainee Dental Assistant

Salary: $54,772 per annum

Generous salary packaging: $15,899.94p/a

Professional development incentive: Allowance of $1,500p/a

Employment Type: Full Time

Reports to: Dentist, through to the Executive Manager Health and Medical Services

Employment conditions: Per AHAC Enterprise Agreement 2025 - 2029

Amazing further benefits including 6 weeks annual leave, free general dentistry and Employee access to Anyinginyi Health Clinic - with free prescriptions!

Exciting opportunity for a Full-time Trainee Dental Assistant in our Health & Medical Services Section (Allied Health), based in Tennant Creek.

Join this community-based organisation and make a genuine difference to our community!

The Trainee Dentist Assistant provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity within Health and Medical Section (Allied Health), specifically alongside the Dental team, ensuring all dental patients receive high-quality, professional and compassionate care.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience real job satisfaction every day!

You will be joining a friendly and professional team, where you will receive personal and professional development opportunities from an employer who wants to provide optimum working conditions!

About us

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (AHAC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation which provides primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region, dedicated to ‘Closing the Gap’ in Aboriginal health within remote Australia.

Anyinginyi Health consists of four different sections (Health Services, Business Services, Public Health Services and Piliyintinji-Ki Stronger Families) which allow them to have a holistic approach to health ensuring that clients' physical and emotional health and wellbeing is given the utmost priority.

Anyinginyi Health's mission is to be a provider of high-quality holistic primary health care services featuring prevention and treatment in the Barkly region in a culturally responsive way.

About the Tennant Creek region

Year round blue skies, stunning landscapes and vibrant, diverse and warm communities - that's life in the Northern Territory! Only a short flight from most Australian cities, Tennant Creek is not just a must-see destination renowned for its individual identity and rich cultural heritage but is a remarkable community to set up home in!

500km north of Alice Springs, Tennant Creek was once a rough and tumble droving town but is now a modern town and one of the Territory's most populated areas. It is home to a major regional hospital, a university, schools, shops and a supermarket, accommodation, bars, clubs and restaurants, banking facilities, sporting clubs and an airport - everything you need to set up a relaxing new lifestyle! People from all walks of life find themselves calling Tennant Creek home.

About the Role.

The Dental Assistant Trainee supports the delivery of oral health services by assisting dentists and oral health practitioners in clinical and administrative duties while completing formal training in dental assisting.

This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a culturally safe healthcare environment while undertaking a Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or equivalent qualification).

The trainee will work closely with the dental team to ensure patients receive high-quality, professional, and compassionate care.

More specifically, some of your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

Duties

Clinical Support

• Prepare dental treatment rooms and instruments for patient care.
• Assist dentists and oral health practitioners during procedures.
• Sterilise and maintain dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection control standards.
• Prepare and process dental materials as directed.
• Maintain stock and supplies within the clinic.

Patient Care

• Greet and support patients in a respectful and culturally safe manner.
• Assist patients to feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment.
• Provide oral health education and promote preventative dental care.

Administration

• Schedule appointments and manage patient records.
• Complete paperwork and data entry accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times.

Training and Development

• Participate in all required traineeship studies and assessments.
• Attend workplace training sessions and supervision meetings.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and develop dental assisting skills.

Community Engagement

• Promote the values and mission of the ACCHO.
• Support outreach and community oral health promotion activities where required.

Please note: An Ochre Card (NT Working with Children’s card) obtainment is a requirement prior to commencement in this role. Please refer to NT Safe for further information.  

You will also need to possess the following: 

Essential skills and experience:

• Willingness to undertake and complete a Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

• Interest in oral health and community healthcare.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

• Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn.

• Basic computer skills.

• Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain).

• National Police Check (or ability to obtain).

Desirable Criteria

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience in healthcare, administration, or customer service.
• Current Driver’s Licence.

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation where you can really make a difference in our local community, we want to hear from you!

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