Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist Fixed-term and Casual Employment RegisterAustralia, TasJul 11, 2024 About Tasmania GovernmentAbout the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.A fixed-term employment register is not a vacancy and inclusion on a register does not guarantee any offer of employment will be made.The Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist Employment Register is established to provide the Department of Health with a pool of experienced and skilled people who are able to work at short notice. Interested persons are able to submit their application to be considered for Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist duties on a fixed-term basis. This Register will remain open to applicants until 30 June 2026 and will be reviewed regularly.DutiesThe Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist provides the following duties within their registered scope of practice:Children’s ServicesProvide dental care for eligible clients of the Children’s Dental Service of Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST) in accordance with the scope of practice outlined by the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (Dental Board of Australia).Provide health education and health promotion and preventative programs for clients, their families or carers, communities and other relevant stakeholders.Adult ServicesProvide dental services for eligible adults in accordance with the scope of practice outlined by the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (Dental Board of Australia) as prescribed by a Dental Officer.Registered with the Dental Board of Australia.Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion, or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:Conviction check in the following areas:Crimes of violenceSex related offencesSerious drug offencesCrimes involving dishonestyIdentification check.Disciplinary action in previous employment check.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and selection criteria.Apply Online. Please click the blue "Apply now" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.More information please contact one of the following Representatives:
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