Do
you want to launch your career in a supported environment with the
opportunity to develop your skills across your full
scope?
We are seeking 6 exceptional Oral Health Therapy (OHT)
Graduates to join the Dental Health Services (DHS) Graduate
Development Program (GDP). This inaugural OHT GDP is specifically
designed to grow new graduates into confident practitioners and is
an ideal progression from university into clinical practice.
Consisting of a variety of supported clinical placements and a
structured education program, participation in the program will
kick-start your career whilst improving your skills and
capabilities.
This vacancy is for Fixed Term
Full-Time Appointments for upto 12 months from approx. 19 January
2026, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
What does the GDP
involve?
- Employment with DHS via a
12 month full-Time employment contract, with generous
allowances when in country locations, in addition to the base
salary
- Ability to practice full
OHT scope with placements in the Early Childhood Dental
Program, School Dental Service, Adult Dental Clinics and
Special Dental Services.
- Structured half day
educational session each week- equating to over 120 hours of
CPD
- Supported clinical
placements rotating through metropolitan and country
locations
- Access to program
clinical supervisors as well as clinical mentors and
support.
- External placement in a
Dental Specialty of choice and educational content from leading
WA Dental Specialists
- Collaborative and
supportive team of fellow Graduates
In this role you will provide dental care to
enrolled children in Dental Therapy Centres, eligible adult
patients in General Dental Clinics and oral health promotion and
minimally invasive treatments to eligible 0–4-year-old
children in the Community.
Other duties are listed in the attached DHS
Dental Therapist job description form.
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
Further information about the
Smiling
Starts Early Childhood Dental Program can be found
here Smiling
Starts
For further information, please join us on
Wednesday 15/10/25 @16:00 WST for an information session held on
Teams. Invitations can be requested by emailing DHS.enquiries@health.wa.gov.au
What we
offer?
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
- Assistance with
relocation to Perth
- Professional development
and continuous learning opportunities
- Free parking and
uniforms
- Fitness Passport
discounted Gym membership
- 12% 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 Paul Candy or
Catherine Alford on 08 9313 0505 to discuss how this role aligns
with your personal and career interests.
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 explaining
why you wish to participate in the GDP and which university you
are graduating from.
- A detailed Resume which
sets out your qualifications, capabilities and previous work
experience.
- References - the names
and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for
one of your referees to be a 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.
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.
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 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.
