Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist (As per award)

at  Maryborough District Health Service

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: North West Region | Central Goldfields
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Maryborough District Health Service
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Medical and Nursing
Reference: VG/23096
This is a great opportunity for a Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist – Level 1 to join the Dental Team at MDHS in this Permanent Position! You will be responsible for the provision of dental care while working closely other members of the Dental team including Dentists, Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants and Administration to ensure that members of the community have access to respectful, high quality and efficient public dental services!
MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.

DENTAL THERAPIST/ORAL HEALTH THERAPIST – LEVEL 1

Permanent Full Time - 2 Positions Available
Classification: DT45 – DT Dependent on Qualifications and Experience
Award: Victorian Public Health Sector (General Dentists) Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018 – 2022 (No.2) or Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists and Oral Health Therapists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 -2023 and subsequent agreements.
This is a great opportunity for a Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist – Level 1 to join the Dental Team at MDHS in this Permanent Position! You will be responsible for the provision of dental care while working closely other members of the Dental team including Dentists, Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants and Administration to ensure that members of the community have access to respectful, high quality and efficient public dental services.

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
• Be registered as a Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist with AHPRA
• Ability to problem-solve client issues and fellow staff members interface with your work effectively
• Ability to understand and apply client-centred care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

What’s in it for you?

• Great Working Environment – Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Permanent contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
• Fantastic Earning Potential – Generous Base Salary under the General Dentists or Dental Therapists EBA with Salary Packaging available.
• Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities – Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centre of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• To be registered or eligible for registration as a Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist with the Australian
• Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Graduate level clinical and technical skills as a qualified Dental Therapist/Oral Health Therapist.

Please refer the Job description for details