Do
you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the
health of its people and community?
We are seeking applications
for a highly capable and values-driven Dental Clinical Assistant to
join our dynamic Hedland Government Dental Clinic team at Dental
Health Services (DHS).
This is for a
Permanent Full-Time appointment.
What
is our Dental Clinic Assistant role?
The Dental Clinic Assistant
supports the Dentist in the day to day administration and running
of the clinic as well as providing chairside clinical assistance.
This role involves assisting during the examination and treatment
of patients. You are also responsible for maintaining patient
records in accordance with Dental Health Service
policies.
Travel to outreach services
and Aboriginal communities in surrounding areas is required in this
role.
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.
Location
This position is in the
Hedland Dental Clinic located on the Hedland Health Campus in South
Hedland. Hedland is the gateway to the Pilbara region. The second
largest town, rich in mining history with the highest tonnage port
in Australia. Around 1800km from Perth, the lifestyle is relaxed
and being perched on the Indian Ocean coastline provides a variety
of leisure activities. The Pilbara is embedded in Hamersley Ranges
including ready access to the rugged beauty of Karijini National
Park, with its spectacular natural gorges, waterfalls, and pools
perfect for hiking and walking. Or head north to the Kimberley,
pull off the Great Northern Highway at Eighty Mile Beach and be
treated to the rare sight of flatback turtles nesting on the white
sandy beaches. The year round sunshine makes it the perfect
location for enjoying all that nature offers on your weekends
off.
What
we offer
NMHS supports flexible
working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work
options, where operationally appropriate. 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
Vanessa Pina on 08 9313 0531 or email Vanessa.Pina@health.wa.gov.au
to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career
interests.
Area
profile
DHS is part of the 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 http://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
statement addressing the selection criteria in no more
than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the JDF).
- A detailed
Curriculum Vitae 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: Australian
citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for
applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public
sector.
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 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.
