Do
you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the
health of its people and community?
We are seeking to appoint
suitably experienced and enthusiastic people to the position of
Dental Therapist to join our Dental Health Services (DHS)
team.
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 will
be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency..
This is an
“open-ended” 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 31/12/2025.
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 0555.
What
is our Dental Therapist role?
In this role, you will
provide dental care for enrolled children in Dental Therapy
Centres. Other duties include:
- Maintaining patient
records and central management records in accordance with DHS
instructions.
- Supervising and giving
guidance to Dental Assistants and student Dental
Assistants.
- Providing information
and presentations on oral health to individuals, schools,
community groups and health professionals and implementing
preventive programs in community groups.
Please note positions that
arise could be located in country and/ or metropolitan
clinics.
Employee Benefits: In
addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range
of benefits which may include (in line with operational
requirements):
- Diverse
and inclusive culture
- Professional development
and continuous learning opportunities
- Free
parking and uniforms
- Fitness
Passport discounted Gym membership
- No
after-hours or weekend work
- 11.5%
employer superannuation contribution. For more information on
superannuation click
here.
- Access
to very generous salary packaging benefits that are unique to
Health / PBI employers:
-
- 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 car and
expenses
Want
to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact
Keeleigh O'Regan on 08 9313 0555 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 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 on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
The JDF is attached for
reference. 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 the position.
- A Document
Addressing the Selection Criteria in no more than 2-3
pages - The Selection Criteria can be found on the JDF
(attached). Please write a paragraph explaining how you meet
each of the selection criteria. Where possible, please provide
examples and experiences that support your
responses.
- A Detailed
Curriculum Vitae - Your CV should summarise your
employment history and academic qualifications whilst
highlighting existing skills that you can bring to the
position.
These documents should be
complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please
ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application
process as you will be required to answer various questions and
attach your documentation.
WA Health is
committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA
Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve
equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to
this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to
apply.
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.
Applicants must be eligible
for registration by the Dental Board of Australia as Dental
Therapist or Oral Health Therapist. For further information please
refer to the Dental Board of Australia website at: https://www.dentalboard.gov.au
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
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.
