Dental Officer Position No: 00000881 Level/Salary: DO Level 1 - Level 3 $111,230 - $180,283 Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Unit/Directorate: Dental Health Services Location: Busselton Closing Date: 2023-10-31 4:00 PM Attachments: -
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About this role
The Dental Officer provides routine and advanced levels of care within rural clinics, including outreach programmes. This role involves examination, investigation, treatment planning and treatment of patients.
This role reports to the Head of Unit.
Progression : An employee may be eligible to progress from Level 1 Dentist – Year 6 to Level 2 Dentist – Year 1 and from Level 2 Dentist – Year 3 to Level 3 Dentist. All progression is dependent on dental officers meeting the prescribed characteristics and other features, which includes where appropriate, meeting clinical output. Progression is available to both full time and part time dental officers.
What we are looking for
We are seeking enthusiastic and suitably qualified Dentists to join our Dental Clinic team in Bussleton. We are seeking Dental Officers with well-developed communication skills, who thrive working as part of a small team to deliver high quality oral healthcare, including education.
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
Location
Busselton, a beautiful coastal city just 220km south-west of Perth, is the gateway to all the region has to offer. Boasting ownership of the longest wooden jetty in the southern hemisphere, Busselton is surrounded by natural beauty; white sandy beaches, wetlands and estuaries, caves and forests. A city by the sea on the Geographe Bay, with a Mediterranean like climate, it is a special place to live where lifestyle and opportunity meet.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits
1. Diverse and inclusive culture
2. Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
3. Free parking and uniform
4. Discounted access to gyms and leisure centres as part of Fitness Passport
5. No after-hours or weekend work
6. Professional and location-based allowances
7. 11% employer superannuation contribution. For more information on superannuation.
8. 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
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.
BELONG
Applications from interstate or overseas may be eligible for generous Relocation Incentives under WA Health's BELONG incentive. More information for prospective applicants, including eligibility requirments can be found
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Your application should include:
9. 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.
10. A Statement addressing Selection Criteria 1, 3, 4, 6 - 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 responses.
11. 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 eligibile for registration by the Dental Board of Australia as a Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist.