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

Dental Health Services WA (DHS) are seeking AHPRA registered Oral Health Therapists and Dental Therapists for the Smiling Starts Early Childhood Dental Program and the WA School Dental Service.

This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments. Fixed Term appointments include the future possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

This is an extended recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.

Appointments may be made from this pool until 30 September 2027.

What is our Oral Health Therapist role?

As an Oral Health Therapist, you will play a vital role in improving the oral health and wellbeing of children and families across Western Australia. Whether you have a passion for working with young children aged 0-5 years through the Smiling Starts Program, school-aged children within the School Dental Service, or would like the opportunity to contribute to both programs, we offer qualified Oral Health Therapists and Dental Therapists a rewarding career focused on prevention, early intervention and positive oral health outcomes.

Smiling Starts Program

Working within the innovative Smiling Starts Program, you will provide dental care and oral health promotion to some of the youngest members of our WA community and their families. You will receive referrals from Child Health Nurses and other community networks, assessing eligible children and providing preventive, diagnostic and minimally invasive oral health care. This rewarding role focuses on early intervention, family-centred care and supporting lifelong positive oral health outcomes.

School Dental Service Role

As part of the School Dental Service, you will deliver comprehensive oral health care to eligible school-aged children. You will examine patients, diagnose dental and oral conditions, prescribe and provide appropriate treatment. All clinical care is provided in accordance with approved protocols, professional standards and evidence-based guidelines.

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 Keeleigh O'Regan, Acting Regional Oral Health Therapist, on 08 9313 0555 or email DHS.RDT@health,wa.gov.au to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests. 

We think you’ll like it here

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Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online 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 HSS 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 essential criteria, as outlined in the JDF, in no more than 2-3 pages.
• A detailed Resume 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: To be suitable for appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia.

This vacancy 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.

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.