Area Dental Therapist - Hedland

About this role

We have an immediate vacancy for 1 Permanent Full Time Area Dental Therapist.

The successful Area Dental Therapist will provide routine dental care for enrolled children in our School Dental Therapy Centres and support administration and clinical quality of Dental Therapy Centres in Hedland area.

Duties also include, but are not limited to giving guidance to Dental Therapists and Dental Clinic Assistants and providing presentations on oral health to individuals, schools, community groups and health professionals. 

This role works collaboratively with the Area Dental Officer to manage the provision of oral health services to children in the two clinics in the Hedland area.

Location

This position is based out of Dental Therapy Centre’s in both Port and South Hedland. It is the second largest town in the Pilbara with a rich mining history and holds the record for the highest tonnage port in Australia. Around 1800km from Perth, the lifestyle is relaxed and being perched on the Indian Ocean provides a variety of leisure activities including fishing and boating. To the south lies Karijini National Park, with its spectacular natural gorges, waterfalls, and pools perfect for hiking and walking. You might like to head further north to 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.

Want to know more about this role?

Prior to applying, we strongly encourage you to contact Lisa Rielly, Regional Dental Therapist - North on 08 9313 0*** or

What we offer

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits

• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
• Discounted access to gyms and leisure centres as part of Fitness Passport
• No after-hours or weekend work
• Professional and location-based allowances
• 11% employer superannuation contribution. For more information on superannuation click here. 
• Generous salary packaging - increasing your take home pay;
• Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
• Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
• Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a personal car and associated expenses
• Opportunity to access Remote Area Benefits in addition to the above

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 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.

Your application should include: 

• A cover letter - please use your cover letter as an opportunity to introduce yourself, outline your suitability for the role, and let us know why you believe you should be considered for this position.
• A Statement addressing Selection Criteria 1, 3, 4, 6 - as listed in the Job Description Form (attached). Please provide a brief outline of how you are able to meet these essential criteria only. Where possible include examples and experiences that support your responses.
• A detailed CurriculumVitae - your CV should summarise your employment history and academic qualifications whilst highlighting existing skills you can bring to the position.

Eligibility to Apply:

Applicants must be eligibile for registration by the Dental Board of Australia as a Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist. For further information please refer to the Dental Board of Australia.

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.

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

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.

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?  Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture? Then look no further.

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.  If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Rielly on 08 9313 0***. 

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.