Area Dental Therapist

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

We have an immediate vacancy for a Permanent Full Time Area Dental Therapist to join our Dental Health Services (DHS) team.

What is our Area Dental Therapist role?

This position provides dental care for enrolled school children in school-based Dental Therapy Centres. Assists Area Dental Officers with administration and clinical quality control.

Duties also include, but are not limited to, giving guidance and support to Dental Therapists and Dental Clinic Assistants, and providing presentations on oral health to individuals, schools, community groups, and health professionals.

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 fulfill the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

These vacancies are subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information, please refer to the WWC website at: https://www.wwc.wa.gov.au

What we offer

Benefits

NMHS supports flexible working practices. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of 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 Lisa Rielly on [phone number] to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

Area Profile

DHS is part of the North Metropolitan Health Service (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

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 at 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 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The Job Description Form (JDF) is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria (as outlined in the attached JDF).
• A detailed Resume outlining 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.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the vacancy described above, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. If the successful applicant declines or vacates the advertised vacancy, the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both options are valid for twelve (12) months from the date the recruitment decision is endorsed.

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 reflects those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Care to apply.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants with disabilities and endeavor 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).

Lodgement is system-generated. Any submissions after 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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