Senior Technician (Digital)

• This position provides one with the opportunity to join a progressive team ,working towards providing students with the latest advances in digital technology.
• Level 7, full-time appointment on a 12-month fixed term basis.
• Base salary range: $95,737 – $106,223 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The UWA Dental School aims to achieve excellence in dental education, research and oral health care to the benefit of our local community and the advancement of dentistry globally. The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA) is a centre within the UWA Dental School. The Centre is the primary focus for oral health education, research and specialist care delivery in Western Australia. It treats over 15,000 patients a year and delivers a range of clinical and technical training programs.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will support the education and clinical production of DCD and DMD students in digital dental laboratory aspects. You will be actively involved in laboratory production for clinical services provided at OHCWA. You will work in a team environment consulting with clinicians, staff and IT personnel to manage the implementation of the strategic direction of the UWA Dental School and OHCWA in relation to its digital laboratories. You will provide expert knowledge and advice and participate in the development of matters relating to the delivery and running of the digital laboratory within the School/OHCWA.

About you

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant technical experience in digital dentistry, digital laboratory platforms, CADCAM and 3D printing.
• Demonstrated relevant management experience in training staff and students in a digital technical laboratory.
• Demonstrated experience in the successful delivery, enhancement or review of digital teaching materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Occupational Health and Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity legislation and the Oral Health Centre’s responsibility under the legislation.
• Ability to work independently, innovate, show initiative and manage a team.
• Experience with exocad, 3 Shape Dental Systems, coDiagnostix, 3 Shape Implant Studio, and/or other comparable software.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   Senior Technician - Digital - 2024-01-25 AH reviewed1 (1).pdf .

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 15 February 2024.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Dean Hanson on (08) 6567 6209 or at [email protected].

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.

We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected]  with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.