Dental Therapist - Horsham

About the roleThe successful candidate will become part of an experienced and dedicated public dental team, with the backing of numerous seasoned clinicians and dental assistants who are enthusiastic about mentoring new graduates. We ideally seek someone available for full-time work, Monday through Friday.

While this role will primarily be stationed in Horsham/Dimboola, the successful applicant may occasionally be needed to participate in community dental projects at schools and kindergartens.

Key Responsibilities

• Formally recognized tertiary qualifications in Oral Health Therapy Dentistry
• Current registration by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Oral Health Therapist
• Operator Licence to use Irradiating Apparatus as specified in the Health (Radiation Safety) Regulations
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence and reliable transport
• Substantial knowledge of all aspects of dentistry, embracing contemporary approaches relevant to the target population
• Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide consultancy services on a broad range of issues related to dental services
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the unique requirements of clients from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds

Culture & BenefitsAt Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

About Grampians HealthGrampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. 

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

How to applyClick APPLY or contact Jacqui Nolan, Operations Director - Dental Services on 03 5320 4*** for a confidential discussion.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask.  Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.