Attraction and Retention
Incentive (ARI)
An ARI ranging from $6000 to
$10,000 pa. has been approved and is payable to Dental Therapists
who are engaged in regional Western Australia before 30 June 2025.
The ARI is payable in three instalments subject to meeting
eligibility requirements. The ARI will apply to positions based in
the South West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt, Goldfields, Kimberley,
Pilbara, and Midwest. For more information please contact Keeleigh
O’Regan on 08 9313 0529.
This is a Permanent Full Time or Fixed
Term Full Time with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
About this role
The successful
Dental Therapist will provide routine dental care for enrolled
children in our School Dental Therapy Centres. You will be
responsible for maintaining patient records in accordance with
Dental Health Services policies and giving guidance to Dental
Clinic Assistants.
Other duties include, but are not
limited to provision and preventive oral health services to
children and provide oral health education to individuals, schools
and community groups.
We are seeking enthusiastic and
suitably qualified Dental Therapists with well-developed
communication skills, who thrive working as part of a small team to
deliver high quality oral healthcare, including
education.
We want to mentor you
in your career, whilst
working in a supportive environment and learning from our senior
team members.
Location
Whilst this position is based
in Kununurra, regular visits are made to Wyndham and Halls Creek.
Accommodation and allowances are payable whilst outreach services
are being provided at the designated stopping points.
Kununurra is the gateway town to
the East Kimberley and just 45km from the border of the Northern
Territory. Kununurra is the perfect base for the outdoor enthusiast
and is full of stunning natural beauty. Hiking trails, gorges and
waterfalls await for you to explore on your weekends off. Pack up
the 4WD and explore all the Kimberly region has to offer, or even a
weekend trip into the Northern Territory to explore the national
parks and rugged coastline. You will never be short of something to
do.
Want to know more about this
role?
Prior to applying, we strongly
encourage you to contact Lisa
Rielly on 08 9313
0530 or email to discuss
your suitability for the role and the application
process.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- Professional development and continuous learning
opportunities
- Discounted access to gyms and leisure centres as
part of Fitness
Passport
- No after-hours or weekend work
- Professional and location-based
allowances
- 11% employer superannuation contribution. For more
information on superannuation click
here.
- Generous salary packaging - increasing your take
home pay;
- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as
mortgage, your rent or other everyday living
expenses
- Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday
accommodation and venue hire
- Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax
dollars for a personal car and associated
expenses
- Opportunity to access Remote Area Benefits
in addition
to the above
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 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.
Your application should
include:
- A cover letter - please use your
cover letter as an opportunity to introduce yourself, outline
your suitability for the role, and let us know why you believe
you should be considered for this position.
- A detailed
Curriculum Vitae - your CV
should summarise your employment history and academic
qualifications whilst highlighting existing skills you can
bring to the position.
- A statement addressing the selection criteria (2-3 pages
maximum) as listed in the attached Job Description Form.
Eligibility to Apply:
- Applicants must be eligible for registration by the Dental
Board of Australia as a Dental Therapist or Oral Health
Therapist. For further information please refer to
the Dental Board
of Australia.
- 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.
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
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.
Do you want to be a part of a team
that promotes and improves the health of its people and
community? Are you looking for an organisation that listens
to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements,
health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture? Then
look no further.
North Metropolitan Health Service
(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. If you have any access needs or require
adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please
contact Lisa Rielly on 08 9313
0530.
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.
