As Manager Community Dental Services you will be responsible, to the Director Dental Health Services, for assisting with strategic advice, development of dental policy and ensuring clinical care is supported by systems of risk management and clinical governance.
In this role, the successful candidate will work to achieve positive patient, community, and population health outcomes through effective and efficient management of Community Dental Services. You will also act as a member of the Dental Health Services Executive Team.
This role reports to the Director - Dental Health Services.
What we are looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic and suitably qualified individual for the role of Manager Community Dental Services, eligible for registration as a Dentist with the Dental Board of Australia. You will have well-developed communication skills, thrive in leadership and maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. We are looking for someone with senior level leadership experience in the public health sector, with a high level of knowledge and understanding of contemporary oral health care service planning. The successful applicant will have demonstrated people and resource management skills in order to deliver products and services consistent with customer needs.
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.
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
- 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
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Gino Cirillo, Director - Dental Health Services on 0409 034 897.
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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 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 Statement addressing Selection Criteria - as listed in the Job Description Form (attached). Please provide an outline of how you are able to meet these criteria, 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 skills and achievements relevant to the role.
Applicants must be eligible for registration by the Dental Board of Australia. 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.
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.
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
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 Gino Cirillo, Director - Dental Health Services on 0409 034 897.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.