Please note the closing date has been
extended.
Do
you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the
health of its people and community?
We are seeking an
enthusiastic and suitably qualified Dentist, eligible for
registration with the Dental Board of Australia. You will have
well-developed communication skills and thrive working as part of a
small team to deliver high quality oral healthcare, including
education.
This is for a Permanent
Full-Time appointment.
What
is our Dentist in Charge role?
The Dentist in Charge
directs and oversees the operations of the dental clinic and School
Dental Service in the Narrogin area. As well as managing staff and
maintaining equipment, you will also provide routine and advanced
clinical treatment to enrolled patients. You will also develop
epidemiological data for the clinical area and initiate relevant
community dental care programs aimed at improving dental health in
the community by liaison with dentists, service organisations,
education and local authorities and relevant community
groups.
This position 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 located in
Narrogin, an idyllic and quaint country town in WA's beautiful
Wheatbelt region that offers a lot to its residents. The town is
roughly 2.5-3hours drive from Perth, and contains beautiful gardens
and memorials, country pubs, cafes, restaurants, and excellent
schools. A town rich in history and culture.
What
we offer
For this role, subsidised
accommodation may be available in Narrogin through
the Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH)
Program.
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
Lorna McCourt on 08 9313 0555 or email Lorna.McCourt@health.wa.gov.au
to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career
interests.
Area
profile
Dental Health Service (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.
- 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.
WA Health engages staff in
positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require
applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity
checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking
a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be
required to undertake a working with children check (if required
for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask
referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of
ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
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.
