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 Derby 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 Derby Dental Clinic.
Derby is a town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Derby
falls within Nyiginka country. Derby is rich in cultural diversity,
with the local Aboriginal Australian culture playing a large part
in the community. Along with Broome and Kununurra, it is one of
only three towns in the Kimberley to have a population over
2,000.
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
- 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 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. 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.
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.
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North Metropolitan Health Service 2025
