Position Title: Dental Therapist (Geraldton - Allendale)Position No: 00000360Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full TimeUnit/Directorate: Dental Health Services > Area North Six GeraldtonAttraction 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.About this roleThe 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.LocationGeraldton, 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.What we offerIn 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 allowances11.5% 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 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 expensesEligibility to Apply:Applicants must be eligible for registration by the Dental Board of Australia as a Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist. 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.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.We look forward to receiving your application.
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