Dental Therapist (Geraldton - Rangeway)

Job Description

Attraction and Retention Incentive (ARI) 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 instalments 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 providing 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 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 you water sporting activities from windsurfing to fishing and sailing. This is urban city living - on the coast! 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 No after-hours or weekend work Professional and location-based allowances 11.5% employer superannuation contribution 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 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. 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. We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr