About This Role

The Dental Clinic Assistant supports the Dentist in the day to day administration and running of the clinic as well as providing chairside clinical assistance. This role involves assisting during the examination and treatment of patients. You are also responsible for maintaining patient records in accordance with Dental Health Service policies.

This role reports to the Dental Clinical Coordinator.

What We Are Looking For

Are you looking for the next step in your career in Dental Health? Do you want to avoid the city life, and work in a position where you can meet new people and contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients in these small community based towns.

We are seeking enthusiastic and suitably qualified Dental Clinic Assistants with well-developed communication skills, who thrive working as part of a small team to deliver high quality oral healthcare, including education.

We want to mentor you in your career, whilst working in a supportive environment and learning from our senior team members.

Location

Whilst this position is based in Kununurra, regular visits are made to Balgo Hills and Kalumburu. Accommodation and allowances are payable whilst outreach services are being provided at the designated stopping points.

Kununurra is the gateway town to the East Kimberley and just 45km from the border of the Northern Territory. Kununurra is the perfect base for the outdoor enthusiast and is full of stunning natural beauty. Hiking trails, gorges and waterfalls await for you to explore on your weekends off. Pack up the 4WD and explore all the Kimberly region has to offer, or even a weekend trip into the Northern Territory to explore the national parks and rugged coastline. You will never be short of something to do.

What We Offer

When not based in town allowances, accommodation and travel is included.

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits

Diverse and inclusive culture
Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
Discounted access to gyms and leisure centres as part of Fitness Passport
No after-hours or weekend work
Professional and location-based allowances
11% employer superannuation contribution. For more information on superannuation click here.
Generous salary packaging - increasing your take home pay;
- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
- Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
- Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a personal car and associated expenses
- Opportunity to access Remote Area Benefits in addition to the above

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.

Want to know more about this role?

Prior to applying, we strongly encourage you to contact Lee Brain, Coordinator Dental Assisting Services on 08 9313 0531 or email to discuss your suitability for the role and the application process.

We think you’ll like it here

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Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Your Application Should Include

A cover letter introducing yourself and a copy of your resume summarising your experience and achievements relevant to this position (see the attached Job Description Form)
A Statement addressing Selection Criteria in no more than 2-3 pages - as listed in the Job Description Form (attached). Please provide a brief outline of how you are able to meet these essential criteria only. Where possible include examples and experiences that support your responses.
The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Eligibility To Apply

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture. Then look no further.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact please contact Lee Brain on 08 9313 0531.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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