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.
- 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.
