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 Newman 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 Newman. Newman originally named Mount Newman
until 1981, is a town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
It is located about 1,186 kilometres (737 mi) north of Perth, and 9
kilometres (5.6 mi) north of the Tropic of Capricorn. It can be
reached by the Great Northern Highway. Newman is a modern mining
town, with homes contrasting with the surrounding reddish
desert.
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.
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. 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.
