Dental Therapist - Kununurra

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Level/Salary: PSO Level 3/4 $79,156 - $92,057 p.a. pro rata
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Unit/Directorate: Dental Health Services
Location: Kununurra
Closing Date: 2024-06-17 4:00 PM
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-About this roleWe have an immediate vacancy for 1 Permanent Full Time Dental Therapist in the Kununurra Mobile Dental Clinic.The successful Dental Therapist will provide routine dental care for enrolled children in our School Dental Therapy Centres. You will be responsible for maintaining patient records in accordance with Dental Health Services policies and giving guidance to Dental Clinic Assistants.Other duties 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.We are seeking enthusiastic and suitably qualified Dental Therapists with well-developed communication skills, who thrive working as part of a small team to deliver high quality oral healthcare, including education.We want to mentor you in your career, whilst working in a supportive environment and learning from our senior team members.LocationWhilst this position is based in Kununurra, regular visits are made to Wyndham and Halls Creek. Accommodation and allowances are payable whilst outreach services are being provided at the designated stopping points.Kununurra is the gateway town to the East Kimberley and just 45km from the border of the Northern Territory. Kununurra is the perfect base for the outdoor enthusiast and is full of stunning natural beauty. Hiking trails, gorges and waterfalls await for you to explore on your weekends off. Pack up the 4WD and explore all the Kimberly region has to offer, or even a weekend trip into the Northern Territory to explore the national parks and rugged coastline. You will never be short of something to do.Want to know more about this role?Prior to applying, we strongly encourage you to contact Lisa Rielly on 08 9313 0530 or to discuss your suitability for the role and the application process.What we offerIn 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

. * 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 hereOur 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 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 eligibile for registration by the Dental Board of Australia as a Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist. For further information please refer to theAustralian 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.auWhilst 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 Lisa Rielly on 08 9313 0530.