Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Oral Health Service
Job title Dentist Designation Dentist
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing / Fixed to 30/06/2026
Remuneration $142,770 - $156,273 Location Alice Springs
package
Position number 3560 RTF 328049 Closing 10/09/2025
Contact officer Dr Haresh Menon on 08 8951 6713 or haresh.menon@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=328049

FURTHER INFORMATION

Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
Approved: 16th June 2025 Jodi Nobbs, A/General Manager NT Wide Services
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Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Oral Health Service
Job title Senior Dentist Designation Senior Dentist
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing / Fixed to 30/06/2026
Remuneration $172,649 - $197,114 Location Alice Springs
package
Position number 3560 RTF 328049 Closing 10/09/2025
Contact officer Dr Haresh Menon on 08 8951 6713 or haresh.menon@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=328049

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide high quality comprehensive clinical services to eligible client groups both adult and children in urban,
   correctional facilities, rural and remote areas.
2. Maintain accurate and complete electronic client records.
3. Develop knowledge of a primary health care approach to oral health care, including engagement of clients in treatment
   planning and the promotion of effective self-care.
4. Develop and apply interpersonal skills to work effectively with all members of the oral health team and develop an
   awareness of Aboriginal culture and other diverse community groups.
5. Continuously develop and maintain a high level of clinical knowledge, skills and competence in acute and primary oral
   health care.
6. Actively participate in professional development activities and Continuous Quality Improvements (CQI) programs.
7. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being
   undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide high quality comprehensive clinical services to eligible client groups both adult and children in urban, correctional
   facilities, rural and remote areas.
2. Maintain accurate and complete electronic client records.
3. Utilise a primary health care approach to oral health care, including engagement of clients in treatment planning and the
   promotion of effective self-care.
4. Actively contribute as a member of the oral health team including the supervision of students, provision of advice to
   other staff, carrying out general anaesthetic services and participate in service planning, development and evaluation.
5. Continuously develop and maintain a high level of clinical knowledge, skills and competence in acute and primary oral
   health care.
6. Actively participate in professional development activities and Continuous Quality Improvements (CQI) programs.
7. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
8. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being
   undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.