Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist

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

We have two (2) immediate vacancies for Dental Therapists/Oral Health Therapists to join our Dental Health Services (DHS) team.

What is our Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist role?

This position provides dental care for enrolled school children in school based Dental Therapy Centres.

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.

These vacancies are subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:

Location

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity in the beautiful South West Region of Western Australia?

Based in Greater Bunbury Region. A short 2-hour drive south of Perth, Bunbury is the gateway to the South West where you can enjoy fantastic beaches, beautiful vineyards, fresh farm produce, adventure activities forests caves and much more.

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 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

About Dental Health Services

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 the video to find out what they have to say.

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online  so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 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 (as outlined in the attached JDF).
• A Detailed Resumewhich sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
• References - The names and contact details oftwo (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent clinical 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. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

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 

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.