Dental Prosthetics Educator

• fantastic casual opportunity for a Dental Prosthetics Educator

• part-time casual opportunity available (minimum 2 days a week)

• HE08 Step 1 $76.63 per hour

• mainly based at Westmead Clinic for Oral Health, (however may occasionally be required to work at our Surry Hills clinic at Sydney dental hospital)

About the opportunity

The Dental Prosthetics Educator is responsible for ensuring students are provided with appropriate technical and teaching support by co-ordinating and delivering the first-year dental technology program; co-ordinating with and supporting academic staff in the delivery of the preclinical removable prosthodontics program in second year and managing. The Dental Education Educator is also responsible for co-ordinating and monitoring all aspects of the technical support (including dental materials) provided to years 3 & 4 students. This includes taking responsibility for the negotiation, co-ordination and monitoring of services provided by the in-house and commercial laboratories.

The Dental Education Officers have overall responsibility for the safety and smooth operation of the laboratory, and the authority to suspend any user, in breach of safety regulations or safe operating procedures. The roles have the authority to purchase equipment and consumables for the Laboratory using the Corporate Credit Card. The role makes decisions in consultation with the Associate Dean’s and senior academic staff within the Clinical School and works autonomously on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the policies, priorities, and objectives of the faculty.

Your key responsibilities will be

• management, co-ordination and monitoring of all aspects of technical support to prosthodontic dental students. This includes taking responsibility for the negotiation, co-ordination and monitoring of services provided by the in-house and commercial laboratories

• supervising the activities of the Dental Education Officer(s) ensuring adequate coverage during peak semester period. Mentor the Dental Education Officer(s) ensuring access to developmental activities, particularly new prosthodontic procedures

• resolving problems and troubleshooting on clinical patient laboratory work for undergraduate dental students. This includes monitoring the quality of student work being sent to the laboratories as well as products returning from the laboratories

• teaching, monitoring and advising undergraduate and postgraduate dental students

• organising course structures and assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students (in consultation with the academic staff)

• implementing curriculum requirements using detailed knowledge of academic and administrative policies, and understanding of the interrelationship between policies and activities in liaison with teaching and clinical staff

• supervise and help organise student assessments

About you

We are looking for a Dental Prosthetics Educator

• with an advanced Diploma of dental prosthetics or higher

• is registered with AHPRA (full registration as a Dental Prosthetist)

• preferably practised a minimum of 3 years as a clinician

• has proven supervision and leadership skills & demonstrated negotiation and liaison skills

• knowledge of the use of Procera technology and other CAD/CAM applications.

• experience in the management and co-ordination of workload, including the workload of others

• advanced technical prosthodontic skills

• advanced dental technical skills particularly in relation to all aspects of removable prosthodontics and aspects of fixed prosthodontics and an awareness of procera applications

• demonstrated management and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, monitor and co-ordinate tasks

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position

Pre-employment checks

This position is designated as child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working With Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to Apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Mari Lewis, Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected]

Please note that the University shut down period is from Friday 23 December 2022 to Sunday 8 January 2023. Applications and queries will be reviewed once we return from leave.

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