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 Fitzroy Crossing
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.
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.
Location
This position is in the Fitzroy
Crossing Dental Clinic. Fitzroy Crossing is a small town
in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, 400 kilometres
(250 mi) east of Broome and 300 kilometres
(190 mi) west of Halls Creek. It is approximately 2,524
kilometres (1,568 mi) from the state capital of Perth. It
is 114 metres (374 ft) above sea level and is situated on a
low rise surrounded by the vast floodplains of the Fitzroy
River and its tributary Margaret River.
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.
