Oral Health Therapist (Level 1/2)

Selection Criteria

1. Hold relevant registration from the Dental Board of Australia/ Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an oral health therapist or both the registrations of dental therapist and dental hygienist.
2. Demonstrated clinical experience and ability to exercise professional judgment commensurate with years of experience.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of best practice oral health clinical care practices and infection control standards.
4. Demonstrated evidence of participating in oral health promotion/population health programs and an understanding of evidenced based approaches to preventing dental disease.
5. Highly developed interpersonal/communication skills and experience working effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
6. Demonstrated ability to contribute to and participate in quality improvement activities.
7. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
8. Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. This may involve travel to various locations with the Local Health District to provide oral health outreach services to areas in need.

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For role related queries or questions, please contact Valentina Kostrevska via email at Val.Kostrevska@health.nsw.gov.au

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 

Information for applicants

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.