Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
We have an immediate vacancy for 1 Permanent Full Time Dental Therapist in the Katanning Mobile Dental Clinic.
The successful Dental Therapist will provide routine dental care for enrolled children in our School Dental Therapy Centres.
Duties also include, but are not limited to provision and preventive oral health services to children and provide oral health education to individuals, schools and community groups.
Location This position is based in Katanning whilst clinic locations also include: Dumbleyung, Gnowangerup, Kojonup, Nyabing, Ongerup and Tambellup. A Government vehicle will be provided for travel between Katanning and certain towns. If a Government vehicle is not available, a travel allowance is claimable for the use of your personal vehicle for certain travel between clinic locations.
Located 277km south-east of Perth, Katanning is a small town in the Great Southern region. An important centre on the Great Southern railway to Albany, Katanning is rich in history all connected to the natural surroundings. It is a landscape full of contrasts from the yellow canola field to the salmon gum trees, to the pastel pink lakes. Katanning is the perfect town to reconnect with nature.
Want to know more about this role? Prior to applying, we strongly encourage you to contact Glenys Langford on 08 9313 0555 or email to discuss your suitability for the role and the application process.
What we offer For this role, subsidised accommodation may be available in Katanning through the Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH ) Program.
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits
Diverse and inclusive cultureProfessional development and continuous learning opportunitiesDiscounted access to gyms and leisure centres as part of Fitness PassportProfessional and location-based allowances11% employer superannuation contribution. For more information on superannuation click here . Generous salary packaging - increasing your take home pay;Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expensesUp to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hireAccess to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a personal car and associated expenses We think you'll like it here Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say.
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 detailed Curriculum Vitae - your CV should summarise your employment history and academic qualifications whilst highlighting existing skills you can bring to the position.Eligibility to Apply: Applicants must be eligible for registration by the Dental Board of Australia as a Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist. For further information please refer to the Dental Board of Australia.
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.
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
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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 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 Glenys Langford on 08 9313 0555. We look forward to receiving your application.
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