Oral Health/Dental Therapist

Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST) is seeking applications from motivated individuals to join our dental team. Our people are important to us. We are committed to providing a positive, collaborative work environment that fosters the growth and professional development of our employees. We are small enough in Tasmania for you to shape and influence your work and make a real impact every day. Yet we are big enough for you to feel part of something important, somewhere you can belong and be surrounded by diversity, innovation, and friendships.

To learn more about what Tasmania can offer you, please visit the following link Brand Tasmania | Tasmanian

The role:

• Provide dental treatment for children up to eighteen years of age, in accordance with the Scope of Practice for the relevant division of registration and consistent with OHST policies and guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and the notification and management of all clinical incidents.
• Promote and practice the principles of supporting and enabling individuals and communities to increase control over their oral health and its determinants thereby improving their overall health, including but not restricted to, dental health education, health promotion and preventive programs in line with the Agency and OHST Oral Health Promotion Strategic Directions and Objectives.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Permanent and fixed term, full time and part time, day worker positions working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible. Positions available in the North-West, North and South of Tasmania

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $71,441 to $107,878 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Dental Board of Australia
2. Registered with the Dental Board of Australia
3. Current Working with Children Registration

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

•  Generic Oral Health Therapist - Dental Therapist HP1-2 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.pdf
•  Generic Oral Health Therapist - Dental Therapist HP1-2 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information (Contact Officer)

Gail White

Area Manager
6166 5433
**********@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you.  It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

Applications close: Sunday 26th May at 11:55pm