AddressAbout this role
The Dental Officer provides routine and advanced levels of care within rural clinics, including outreach programmes. This role involves examination, investigation, treatment planning and treatment of patients. Other duties also include contributing to the strategic and operational planning for adult programmes in the clinic to develop and promote activities aimed at improving dental health in the community.
This role reports to the Dentist-in-Charge.
Progression: An employee may be eligible to progress from Level 1 Dentist – Year 6 to Level 2 Dentist – Year 1 and from Level 2 Dentist – Year 3 to Level 3 Dentist. All progression is dependent on Dental Officers meeting the prescribed characteristics and other features, which includes where appropriate, meeting clinical output. Progression is available to both full time and part time Dental Officers.
What we are looking for
We are seeking enthusiastic and suitably qualified Dentists to join our Community Dental Unit 2 (CDU2) mobile dental clinic team. We are seeking Dental Officers with well-developed communication skills, who thrive working as part of a small team to deliver high quality oral healthcare, including education. Additionally, the successful candidate will participate in the analysis of monthly reports for the clinic, initiate review and evaluation procedures, and provide reports, returns, financial estimates and requisitions as required.
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 & Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
Location
Community Dental Unit 2 (CDU2) is a mobile dental clinic which is Perth based and provides dental care to the eligible school children and adults in the Central Wheatbelt Area.
The staff travel from Perth in an allocated Government vehicle to the mobile on a Monday morning and return to Perth on a Friday afternoon.
Accommodation is provided, and meal and incidental allowances are claimable when the staff are located away from their base in Perth.
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
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.
Want to know more about this role?
Prior to applying, we strongly encourage you to contact Lorna McCourt, Regional Dental Officer - Central on 08 9313 0*** or email to discuss your suitability for the role and the application process.
We think you’ll like it here
Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch the below 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 - 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 Curriculum Vitae - 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 eligible for registration by the Dental Board of Australia. 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.
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 Lorna McCourt 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.
