Vacancy Reference No. 917088
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Eligibility to Apply: Preference for appointment will be given to Australian Permanent Residents.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
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 six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Position Profile: We are seeking to appoint a motivated and suitably qualified person to the position of Dental Clinic Assistant. In this role you will provide chair side assistance to Dental Officers treating patients.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 9.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information go to http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/superannuation.aspx
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Nikki Cotterell on 08 9313 0531.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact the Client Services Unit on 1300 367 894 (and select Option 2) for immediate assistance.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants).
Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write and attach a statement which addresses the following four (4) questions:
1. Please provide a brief outline of your previous experience as a Dental Clinic Assistant and explain why you are interested in working for Dental Health Services.
2. When you are working as part of a team, what things would you do to help make the team work well together?
3. You are assisting two (2) operators in a clinic where there is no receptionist. A patient presents with a toothache and while speaking to them the phone starts ringing? What action would you take?
4. What do you understand by the term "Standard Infection Control Precautions"?
Applicants should also have their current resume/curriculum vitae ready to attach, prior to clicking on the "click here" button. You will be asked five (5) questions during this process, and to then attach your documentation, so it is recommended to allow enough time to complete these requests.
To apply for this vacancy now, please click here.
APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED IN FULL USING ONE OF THE METHODS OUTLINED IN THE APPLICANT INFORMATION PACKAGE PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME (PLEASE NOTE: EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED).
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.