Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist (501208)

Job Description:

The Role:

• Provide high quality dental treatment for children up to eighteen years of age, in accordance with the Scope of Practice for the relevant division of registration and consistent with OHST policies and guidelines.
• Provide dental services for eligible adults in accordance with the scope of practice outlined by the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (Dental Board of Australia) as prescribed by a Dental Officer.
• Provide health education and health promotion and preventative programs for patients, their families or carers, communities, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and the notification and management of all clinical incidents.
• Knowledge of current Dental Infection Prevention & Control standards and policies.
• Promote and practice the principles of supporting and enabling individuals and communities to increase control over their oral health and its determinants thereby improving their overall health, including but not restricted to, dental health education, health promotion and preventive programs in line with the Agency and OHST Oral Health Promotion Strategic Directions and Objectives.
• Adhere to other statutory requirements as outlined or directed by: Tasmanian Radiation Protection ACT (2005), Regulations (2016) and Licencing, Tasmanian Poisons ACT (1971) and Regulations (2018), Personal Information Protection (PIP) Act 2004, Medicare Compliance.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Oral Health Services Tasmania - Workplace – Southern Region:

• Position allows accelerated competency advancement and career opportunities
• Positions are currently available for both skilled/experienced and new graduate Dental/Oral Health Therapists that recognise years of service
• Opportunities to work in a larger diverse culturally supportive multidisciplinary team, in a community-based clinic, and in our clinical outreach and preventive programs
• Service has a strong professional development and education ethos supported by access to an Allied Health Professional Development Allowance
• Opportunity to work in a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace with a commitment to continuous improvement working in a cohesive dental team

• Additional allowances available focusing on ongoing professional and career development

• Work across a multi-disciplinary work environment

• Modern surgeries and equipment

Details of Appointment:

Multiple positions X Permanent full time and part time, day worker working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

Multiple positions X fixed term full time and part time, day worker working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 29 December 2023.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Location:

Southern Region

Salary:

$ 67,867 to $ 102,493 pro rata per annum + 10.5% superannuation

• Salary range is in accordance with Interim Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance with the ability to accrue funds up to five years
• Post graduate qualification accelerated salary advancements where applicable and on application
• Other benefits include; Flexible work and leave options, Career Development, working in modern facilities, access to Salary Packaging/Sacrifice, 17.5% leave loading
  
  

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia

• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Dental Board of Australia) – Applicants must have an approved tertiary degree (or equivalent) in Oral Health/Dental Therapy from a recognised tertiary institution including New Zealand

• Current Working with Children Registration

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. Crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties:

• (image) Generic Oral Health Therapist - Dental Therapist HP1-2 (August 2022) WWC HR22.pdf
• (image) Generic Oral Health Therapist - Dental Therapist HP1-2 (August 2022) WWC HR22.docx

Applicant Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply:

*Please note that our application process has changed. Refer to the application guide for information on the new application format.

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please Note:

• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For More Information: (Contact Officer)

Leigh Gorringe
Senior Dental Therapist
Phone: (03) 6166 5444 or 0419 569 921
E-mail: [email protected]

Important Information:

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The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.