Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

We have an immediate vacancies for two (2) Permanent Full Time Dental Therapists to join our Dental Health Services (DHS) team.

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 Keeleigh O’Regan on 08 9313 0529.

What is our Dental Therapist role?

Dental Therapists 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.

Staff work within the Kalgoorlie area which includes clinics including South Kalgoorlie, North Kalgoorlie, Boulder. Staff may be required to complete deployments to other locations within the wider Kalgoorlie area utilising the Kalgoorlie Dental Mobile. These locations include Coolgardie, East Kalgoorlie, Leonora, Leinster, Laverton, Norseman and Kambalda.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

These vacancies are 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

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Keeleigh O’Regan on 08 9313 0529 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

Area Profile

DHS is part of the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) and is the largest public dental health services provider in WA, operating state-wide from a network of fixed and mobile clinics, funded by the WA Government. DHS provides the School Dental Service for children aged 5-16 years, General Dental Services to eligible adults with a current health care card or pension concession card, Subsidy Schemes and Special Dental Services.

Location

These positions are based in Kalgoorlie, a mining town rich in history 595km east of Perth, with daily 1 hour flights and connections to Eastern state destinations. Given its wealthy history, Kalgoorlie has some of the most elaborate heritage building that have been retained and is home of the iconic Broken Hill Hotel and more. The climate lends itself to exploring the bushland and neighbouring mining communities year-round. If this is not of interest, there are sporting teams of every code and a choice of 3 gyms. Or, if you are missing the sea, the beautiful Esperance coast is a short drive South for a fabulous weekend getaway.

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch the video to find out what they have to say.

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au 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.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF).
• A Detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
• References- The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

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.

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. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email [email protected].

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.