Oral Health Therapist - Smile Squad
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| Department: | South West Healthcare |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Health and Allied Health |
| Classification: | As per advertisement |
| Work Location: | Warrnambool |
| Reference: | VG/1688910 |
| Closing Date: | 29-Jan-2023 |
| Salary Range: | As per advertisement |
| Job Duration: | 12mths |
| Attachments: | PD - Oral Health Therapist - Smile Squad Dec22.pdf (PDF, 577KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Jacinta Nguyen jacinta.nguyen@swh.net.au |
Position Details
About the role
South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Oral Health Therapist for a full time position within our Smile Squad team. You will work in a variety of settings in the Smile Squad team, which is the Victorian Government free school dental program. You will contribute to the provision of free dental care for all Victorian government school students. You may also work in the South West Dental Service clinics from time to time.
This is a fixed term full time position until February 2023, with a strong possibility of extension.
What you bring
The successful applicant must possess significant clinical, communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work in a team-orientated environment. A commitment to continuing professional development and current registration with AHPRA and relevant qualifications as an Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapist is essential.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
- Internal and external professional development opportunities;
- Ongoing clinical supervision;
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
- Relocation support available.
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 29 January 2023. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists and Oral Health Therapists' (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2023.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check
- Current Immunisation status
Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au
