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Position Overview:
The purpose of this Dental Assistant Traineeship in Toowoomba is to provide the successful applicant with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through completing on the job working experience and training with an employer whilst completing a nationally recognised course of training through a registered training organisation.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Dental assistants prepare patients for oral examination and assist other dental workers, such as dentists, dental therapists and dental hygienists, in providing treatment to the teeth, mouth and gums.

Day-to-day tasks may include:
- receiving patients and prepare them for necessary dental procedures
- preparing surgery for dental treatment with correct instruments/materials for use as directed by the operator
- recording findings from oral examinations
- providing instruments and dispense materials during oral examinations or treatments, as directed by the operator
- providing pre- and post-operative instructions for patients undergoing general or local anaesthesia
- clearing the patient’s mouth of saliva or dental materials used in the treatment by operating handheld suction or air and water-spraying equipment
- cleaning and sterilising instruments used after treatment
- cleaning and tidying the surgery, and implement standard decontamination

Essential Criteria:
- A willingness to develop skills and knowledge.
- The ability to listen, follow instructions and ask for assistance when required.
- The desire to make a positive contribution to the workplace by being punctual, showing interest and adhering to the relevant workplace policies and procedures.
- The ability to act responsibly and safely in the workplace.
- The ability to develop effective working relationships both in the workplace as well as with Golden West Apprenticeships team members.
- The ability to complete timesheets correctly and on-time.

Desirable Criteria:
- Work experience in your chosen industry

Position Requirements:
To fulfil the requirements of Dental Assistant Traineeship with Golden West Apprenticeships you will:

- Abide by the terms and conditions of the Training Contract.
- Complete Golden West Apprenticeships inductions.
- Perform work in a satisfactory manner.
- Commit to and complete the Training Plan in the timeframe allocated by completing theory based assessments and demonstrating skills through competency based assessments to the best of your ability.
- Comply with registration relevant to your field of work, in particular the Further Education and Training Act and the Work Health and Safety Act.