You are invited to join a dynamic team with the Oral Health Service as an Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapist. In this role you will contribute to the provision of a high standard of oral health care to all eligible clients of the Cairns and Hinterland Oral Health Services through the delivery of dental therapy / dental hygiene services working within a multidisciplinary team.

Job details

About us: Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About you:

In your new role you will:

• Deliver quality dental therapy services and oral health promotion (and Dental Hygiene services for Oral Health Therapists) to eligible clients under the current Legislative Acts and Code of Practice in accordance with registration requirements of the AHPRA.
• Actively pursue professional development to maintain recognised standards in general oral health care and health promotion.
• Provide routine professional advice and information and liaise effectively with clients and their families, with members of the multidisciplinary team and with other health professionals, internal and external stakeholders to enable efficient and improved dental services.
• Provide clear direction to support staff and practical support for other oral heath staff in their responsibility to provide an effective and efficient oral health service.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

Documents

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

• CAH649690 Role Descripton (PDF, 231KB)
  Role Description
  
  1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
  Information Package for Applicants