Do you
want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health
of its people and community?
This
is 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 Kalgoorlie 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.
While your
qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your
values and attitude speak louder still. At 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.
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 Lorna McCourt
on 08 9313 0525 to discuss how this role aligns with
your personal and career interests.
Area
profile
DHS is part
of the North Metropolitan Health Service (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 at https://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 Job
Description Form (JDF) is attached for reference. Your
application should include:
-
A Cover Letter explaining why you are applying for
this role and providing examples to demonstrate your
knowledge, experience and skills in the areas of:
- Clinical
practice, including any recent practice.
- High
level written and verbal communication and
interpersonal skills.
- Management
and leadership ability.
- A
detailed Resume 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.
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
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.
This
document can be made available in alternative formats on
request.
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Metropolitan Health Service 2025
