Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Dentist, eligible for registration with the Dental Board of Australia. You will have well-developed communication skills and thrive working as part of a small team to deliver high quality oral healthcare, including education.
This is for a Permanent Full-Time appointment.
Role
The Dentist in Charge directs and oversees the operations of the dental clinic and School Dental Service in the Narrogin area. As well as managing staff and maintaining equipment, you will also provide routine and advanced clinical treatment to enrolled patients. You will also develop epidemiological data for the clinical area and initiate relevant community dental care programs aimed at improving dental health in the community by liaison with dentists, service organisations, education and local authorities and relevant community groups.
Our values
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitudes speak louder still. At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
Location
This position is located in Narrogin, an idyllic and quaint country town in WA\'s Wheatbelt region that offers a lot to its residents. The town is roughly 2.5-3 hours drive from Perth, and contains beautiful gardens and memorials, country pubs, cafes, restaurants, and excellent schools. A town rich in history and culture.
What we offer
For this role, subsidised accommodation may be available in Narrogin through the Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) Program.
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:
* Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
* Professional and career development opportunities.
* Diverse and inclusive culture.
Interested in this role?
We encourage you to contact Lorna McCourt on 08 9313 05*** or email *************@health.wa.gov.au to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.
Dental Health Service (DHS) is part of the NMHS and is the largest public dental health services provider in WA, operating state-wide from a network of fixed and mobile clinics, funded by the WA Government. DHS provides the School Dental Service for children aged 5-16 years, General Dental Services to eligible adults with a current health care card or pension concession card, Subsidy Schemes and Special Dental Services.
We think you'll like it here
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Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online at http://www.jobs.wa.gov.au and allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:
* A statement addressing the selection criteria.
* A detailed Curriculum Vitae which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
* References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.
Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other \"similar\" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email***********@health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement is system-generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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