Dental Officer - Esperance

About 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.

What we are looking for

We are seeking enthusiastic and suitably qualified Dentists to join our 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

Esperance is a scenic coastal town on the Southern Ocean coastline of WA, with some of the whitest beaches and incredible national parks it is an idyllic setting.

The pristine coastline and numerous beaches offer surfing, scuba diving and an array of water sports. The nearby Pink Lake and Cape Le Grand National Park are must-do excursion spots for the four-wheel drive or hiking enthusiasts. Both the Mediterranean climate and incredible natural scenery make it a dream destination for many Australians. 

BELONG

Thinking about relocating to Western Australia for a career in Dental Health? Applications from interstate or overseas may be eligible for generous Relocation Incentives under WA Health's BELONG incentive. More information for prospective applicants, including eligibility requirements can be found here.

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 Mc Court, Regional Dental Officer - Central on 08 9313 0*** or email to discuss your suitability for the role and the application process.