Senior Dental Therapist

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist who is experienced in mentoring and/or staff management or is motivated to develop in this area.

The role is based in Launceston, a small vibrant city which is central to all the natural beauty and lifestyle that Tasmania has to offer.

The position is part of a contemporary multi-disciplinary team.

Relocation assistance will be offered, and a supportive onboarding program will be undertaken with the successful candidate.

A generous professional development allowance (including travel) is provided for this role.

The role:

• Undertake effective management and planning of dental and oral health therapy services as delegated by the relevant Area Manager, including staff appointments, orientation, evaluation of practice, allocation and use of human and physical resources, and maintenance of, and compliance with, appropriate legislative and statistical protocols and standards.
• Provide direct clinical services to clients of the service, including support and advice on more complex, novel, or critical cases at various sites across the region.
• Contribute to the monitoring, review and updating of policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines for dental and oral health therapy services, in collaboration with the relevant Area Manager and/or the Clinical Director, providing input and recommendations for consideration.
• Promote high standards of professional dental and oral health therapy service delivery by undertaking professional supervision and leadership in clinical practice and ensuring that dental and oral health therapists maintain a high quality professional caseload consistent with the needs of clients and the broad parameters of the service.

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

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing from 17th June 2024 until 31st July 2025.

*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: $120,114 to $130,181 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $126,845 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme 
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Current Driver’s Licence

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
5. serious traffic offences

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

•  501266, 501268, 518002 Senior Dental Therapist HP04 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.pdf
•  501266, 501268, 518002 Senior Dental Therapist HP04 (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)

Kristy Haycroft

Area Manager - Oral Health Services Tasmania
(03) 67771***
***************@ths.tas.gov.au

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 12th of May at 11:55pm