Oral Health Services Gladstone are seeking a Senior Oral Health Therapist for a temporary, full-time opportunity.

If you are an experienced Oral Health Therapist with a high-level knowledge of oral health care and leadership skills this could be the role for you!

The Senior Oral Health Therapist provides clinical and health promotional leadership, management, and expertise, while ensuring a high standard of oral health care is provided, to all eligible clients of the Oral Health Service, through the delivery of Oral Health Therapy services.

Your next chapter awaits! Apply now!

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Oral Health Services strives to provide evidence based dental treatment and promotion to our eligible clientele and to maintain a fair and equitable wait list for the members of our community whilst maintaining a supportive work environment for staff. Oral Health Service comprises of eleven adult clinics based within the geographical boundaries of the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Services (CQHHS), including: Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Emerald, Springsure, Blackwater, Moura, Biloela, Mount Morgan, Woorabinda, and Capricornia Correctional Centre.

About the role:

Provide clinical and health promotional leadership, management and expertise while ensuring a high standard of oral health care is provided to all eligible clients of the Oral Health Service through the delivery of Oral Health Therapy services within individual scope, in addition to promoting oral health at an individual and community level within CQHHS.

About you:

• Possession of a Bachelor of Oral Health (or equivalent) and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Radiation Use Licence issued under the Radiation Safety Act 1999, with an appropriate authority.
• High level of oral therapy clinical knowledge, expertise, and skill.
• Demonstrated ability to work at a higher level as a cooperative member of an oral health team and to rapidly acquire sound knowledge of the operations and functions of an oral health team within Oral Health Services.
• Proven higher level day to day operational management of a small multidisciplinary team with the ability to work autonomously and utilise discretion in decision making, meet deadlines, establish work priorities, organise meetings and appointments and work as an efficient senior team member.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $12,731 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $62.75 - $67.53 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL4G579303.

Applications close: Sunday, 18 August 2024.

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GL4G579303 - Oral Health Therapist - Senior (PDF, 348KB)
  Role Description