Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist

MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.

Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist – Level 1

Permanent Full Time - 2 Positions Available

Classification: DT45 – DT Dependent on Qualifications and Experience

Award: Victorian Public Health Sector (General Dentists) Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018 – 2022 (No.2) or Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists and Oral Health Therapists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 -2023 and subsequent agreements.

This is a great opportunity for a Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist – Level 1 to join the Dental Team at MDHS in this Permanent Position! You will be responsible for the provision of dental care while working closely other members of the Dental team including Dentists, Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants and Administration to ensure that members of the community have access to respectful, high quality and efficient public dental services.

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
• Be registered as a Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist with AHPRA
• Ability to problem-solve client issues and fellow staff members interface with your work effectively
• Ability to understand and apply client-centred care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

What's in it for you?

• Great Working Environment – Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Permanent contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
• Fantastic Earning Potential – Generous Base Salary under the General Dentists or Dental Therapists EBA with Salary Packaging available.
• Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities – Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centre of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualifications / Experience

1. To be registered or eligible for registration as a Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist with the Australian
2. Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
3. Graduate level clinical and technical skills as a qualified Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist.

Specialist Expertise

1. An understanding of and adherence to the regulations that govern Dental Therapists/Oral Health Therapists
2. An understanding of Infection Control standards within Dental practice.
3. Ability to problem-solve client issues and fellow staff member's interface with your work effectively. 
4. Ability to understand and apply a client-centred service model in order to identify and meet the needs of both internal and external customers in a prompt and courteous manner.

Personal Qualities

1. Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally with a range of clients, families, other staff and professionals.
2. Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.
3. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills to foster a positive morale and to work in a team environment.

For further information, please contact Kris Venn on *****@mdhs.vic.gov.au or on 5461 0455.

Applications for this position close on Sunday 14th April 2024.

Applications are to include:

-          Covering Letter

-          Resume

-          Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.

Applications are to be submitted by selecting the "Apply Now" button below.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.