Oral Health Therapist
- Deliver impactful oral health care to diverse communities.
- Prior relevant service may be recognised towards commencing salary.
- Salary Packaging reduces taxable income, boosting your take-home pay. http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 7th March 2025)
Position Classification: Oral Health Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $35.77 - $51.04 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is dedicated to improving health services for the community. Our focus is on delivering quality care while upholding our core values. Join us in making a difference.
- Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta LGAs.
- Provides tertiary care for the Greater Western Region.
- Committed to collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
- Focuses on primary and secondary health care.
- Aims for better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.
What you'll be doing
We are looking for a passionate Oral Health Practitioner to deliver high-quality general oral health care and education to eligible patients within the Western Sydney Local Health District. This role focuses on promoting oral health and engaging in population health initiatives.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Providing general oral health care to diverse patient groups.
- Conducting oral health education sessions for patients and communities.
- Engaging in oral health promotion activities across facilities.
- Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.
- Participating in population health initiatives to enhance community well-being.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria
- Registration: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as an Oral Health Therapist or both the registrations of Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienist
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated oral health therapy clinical experience.
- Demonstrated sound clinical and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including the general public.
- A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a preventative / population health approach to patient care.
- A demonstrated ability to work within a large team and independently.
- A demonstrated commitment to continuing education.
Requisition ID: REQ522116
Applications Close: 17th November 2024
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Dr Simrit Malhi on Simrit.Malhi@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
