Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist with well-developed communication skills, who thrive working as part of a small team to deliver high quality oral healthcare, including education.
This is for a Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time or Fixed Term Full-Time / Part-Time appointment. A Fixed Term appointment will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Role
What is our Dentist Therapist/Oral Health Therapist role?
The Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist provides routine dental care for children enrolled in Dental Therapy Centres. This role involves examination and treatment of patients. Maintaining patient records in accordance with Dental Health Service policies, supervises and gives guidance to Dental Clinic Assistants, and provides information and presentation on oral health to individuals, schools, community groups and health professionals.
Our mission is to deliver high quality, efficient oral health services by promoting oral health and education in the first instance.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude 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
Bridgetown is an idyllic setting, 270KM south of Perth offering rustic charm with a unique wooded backdrop. Once the apple growing centre of the state, Bridgetown is now famous for its rolling hillsides, scenic drives, jarrah forests, starry nights and the longest continually flowing river in the state, the mighty Blackwood.
Bridgetown – mobile clinic stops at locations including Bridgetown, Balingup, Boyup Brook and Donnybrook.
What we offer
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.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Jodie Burton on 08 9313 0555 or email Jodie.Burton@health.wa.gov.au to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.
About Dental Health Services
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 Smiling Starts Early Childhood Dental program, School Dental Service, General Dental Services to eligible adults, Subsidy Schemes and Special dental Services.
We think you'll like it here
Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say.
Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online http://www.jobs.wa.gov.au so 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 in no more than 2-3 pages.
* 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.
Whilst 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 nmhs.talent@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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