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.
- 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.
- 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
- Registered with the Dental Board of Australia
- Current Working with Children Registration
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- serious traffic offences
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
- 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.
(03) 67771105
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