Oral Health Therapist
Selection Criteria
- Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA - Dental Board of Australia) to practice Dental Therapy.
- Significant clinical experience in the provision of Dental Therapy to children.
- Relevant experience in oral health promotion and demonstrated commitment to evidence based health promotion targeting at risk communities.
- High level or oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated computer literacy to effectively utilise dental software packages (eg Titanium).
- Class C drivers licence and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes.
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Karen Kennedy on Karen.Kennedy3@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 5/6/2023
