Job Description:

Location: Parkville
Role type: Part Time (0.2-0.4 FTE) / Casual Contract for12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne Dental School
Salary: UOM 5.1 - $51.95 per hour

• Provide essential technical assistance for dental education programs
• Flexible hours including starting and finishing times

About the Role

As a Pre-Clinical Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for providing technical assistance in support of the DDS, BOH, postgraduate and continuing professional development activities within the pre-clinical laboratories of the Melbourne Dental School. The incumbent will work closely with other members of the pre-clinical technical support team as well as with academic staff over the multiple sites to ensure all requirements are met. Flexible hours including starting and finishing times would be required in this role; some weekend work may also be required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Help to ensure that materials, instruments and equipment are prepared and set up in advance of classes or courses by liaising with the other Pre-clinical staff members.
• Assisting in the running of the Pre-clinical Laboratories for DDS, BOH and postgraduate dental student classes and examinations as well as continuing professional development courses (CPD).
• Assisting in the movement of staff and students into and out of preclinical spaces.
• Issuing materials, instruments and equipment to all users whilst ensuring that the correct protocols are complied with.
• Monitor and arrange for the maintenance of equipment and assist with maintaining sufficient levels of stock.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate for the Pre-Clinical Laboratory Technician position is a collaborative team player with excellent organizational skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality service. You have strong communication skills, both written and oral, and have a thorough understanding of Occupational Health and Safety practices in dentistry.

You will also have:

• A formal qualification in Dental Nursing/Assisting and/or Dental Technology.
• Relevant work experience in a dental practice or clinic.

Desirable:

• Experience of working, assisting and/or demonstrating to students.
• Previous experience in teaching and dental laboratory demonstration.
• Previous experience of maintaining and ordering stock.
• A current First Aid Certificate

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – “The Melbourne Dental School“

The Melbourne Dental School has a strong tradition in dental research and an established international reputation in several research areas. Research in the School is an integral component of staff and student activities underpinning both the undergraduate and graduate curricula. The major research activities of the school are conducted by four major research groups, which cover a vast area of scientific research from basic science to clinical studies and involve a range of scientific disciplines.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Applications close: 16th June 2023, 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

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