Oral Health Therapist

UWA Dental School

The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia

• Level 6, full-time appointment on a 12-month fixed term basis.
• Base salary range: $87,460 – $92,430 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The UWA Dental School is a contemporary, progressive, innovative and vibrant centre of excellence in dentistry. It is composed of three academic units and the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA). Our mission is to achieve excellence in dental education, research and Oral Health care to the benefit of our local community and the advancement of dentistry globally. This is achieved by highly qualified academics and staff, interacting with dedicated and engaged students, in state-of-the-art facilities, with up-to-date equipment and technology.

OHCWA is a partnership between The University of Western Australia and the Department of Health of Western Australia, and is the primary focus for Oral Health education, research and specialist care delivery in Western Australia. It treats approximately 15,000 patients a year and delivers a range of clinical and technical training programmes. OHCWA is located on the QEII campus adjacent to the new Perth Children's Hospital.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under general direction, support OHCWA clinical staff and student clinicians in clinical procedures.

 To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Oral Health Therapy registrable with AHPRA
• Relevant experience at an appropriate level with a demonstrated commitment to upholding professional standards in dental practice
• Knowledge of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (WA) Act 2010 as applicable, Australian infection control guidelines, procedures and policies, and awareness of its implications for service delivery
• Highly developed written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills
• Ability to work independently, show initiative problem solve and work productively as part of a team
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email
• Demonstrated commitment to, and awareness of, cross-cultural issues

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION - [Oral Health Therapist] - Level [6] - Position Number - [322175].pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 2 April 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Michele Huang at **************@uwa.edu.au

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia  

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at *********@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.