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Dental Therapist
Position No: 00014871
Level/Salary: PSO Level 3/4 $79,158 - $92,057 p.a. ($40.46 - $47.06 p.h.)
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Unit/Directorate: Dental Health Services
Location: School Dental Service Cental 8 Area, North-East Metropolitan Perth
Closing Date: 2024-03-08 4:00 PM
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About this role
We have an immediate vacancy for 1 Permanent Full Time Dental Therapist.
The successful Dental Therapist will provide routine dental care for enrolled children in our School Dental Therapy Centres.
Duties also include, but are not limited to provision and preventive oral health services to children and provide oral health education to individuals, schools and community groups.
Location
This position is based within the Central 8 Area with Dental Therapy Centres in locations at Aveley, North Aveley, Beechboro, Brabham, Caversham Valley, Arbor Grove and Anne Hamersley.
A short 30-minute drive from Perth CBD, Ellenbrook is located in the City of Swan. With neighbouring suburbs of Aveley and The Vines, Ellenbrook was designed and developed as a self-sustainable community. Everything you need for a peaceful life in the hills yet still only a stone’s throw from the CBD, accessible by the new Metronet.
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
- 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
Prior to applying, we strongly encourage you to contact Glenys Langford on 08 9313 0529 to discuss your suitability for the role and the application process.
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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 Statement addressing the 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.
- The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for at least one of your referees to be a current or recent line manager or supervisor.
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
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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
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 Glenys Langford on 08 9313 0529.