Dental Therapist (Geraldton - Mobile)

Job Description

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time Unit/Directorate: Dental Health Services > Area North Six Geraldton An ARI ranging from $6000 to $10,000 pa. has been approved and is payable to Dental Therapists who are engaged in regional Western Australia before 30 June 2025. The ARI is payable in three installments subject to meeting eligibility requirements. The ARI will apply to positions based in the South West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt, Goldfields, Kimberley, Pilbara, and Midwest. For more information please contact Lisa Rielly on 08 9313 0530. About this role This vacancy is for Permanent or Fixed Term Full Time appointment. The successful Dental Therapists will provide routine dental care for enrolled children in our School Dental Therapy Centres. You will be responsible for maintaining patient records in accordance with Dental Health Services policies and giving guidance to Dental Clinic Assistants. Other duties 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. We are seeking enthusiastic and suitably qualified Dental Therapists with well-developed communication skills, who thrive working as part of a small team to deliver high quality oral healthcare, including education. We want to mentor you in your career , whilst working in a supportive environment and learning from our senior team members. Location The Geraldton mobile is based out of Geraldton and makes regular visits to Perenjori, Mingenew, Three Springs, Carnamah, Kalbarri, Dongara, Northampton, Mullewa, and Morawa. Depending on the location of the mobile stopping point, you may return to the base location daily or on weekends. A staff vehicle is provided for travel to locations of mobile stopping points. Accommodation and allowances are paid when staff are engaged in outreach clinic visits at designated mobile stopping points. Geraldton, located 424km from Perth, is a coastal city in the Mid-West Region. Known for its beautiful white sandy beaches; it is the gateway to the Abrolhos Islands - 122 coral islands with beautiful fish and marine life. A Mediterranean climate awaits with long hot summers and coastal breezes but short, mild winters. The perfect hotspot for all of your water sporting activities from windsurfing to fishing and sailing. This is urban city living - on the coast! Want to know more about this role? Prior to applying, we strongly encourage you to contact Lisa Rielly on 08 9313 0530 or email to discuss your suitability for the role and the application process. What we offer In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits: Diverse and inclusive culture Professional development and continuous learning opportunities Discounted access to gyms and leisure centres as part of Fitness Passport Professional and location-based allowances 11.5% 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 expenses Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire Access 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 4477 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 Statement addressing the Selection Criteria in no more than 3 pages - as listed in the Job Description Form (attached). Please provide a brief outline of how you are able to meet these essential criteria only. Where possible include examples and experiences that support your response. A detailed Curriculum Vitae - your CV should summarise your employment history and academic qualifications whilst highlighting existing skills you can bring to the position. 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: 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 Lisa Rielly on 08 9313 0530. We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr