Oral Health Therapist (Level 1)

Description:

Kick off your career and start a great lifestyle.New and recent graduates are welcome to apply. Work and grow your career using your full scope of practice.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Various across the Metropolitan Newcastle area
Position Classification: Oral Health Therapist Level 1
Remuneration: Total package of at least $85,940 ($76,056 - Year 2 to $85,800 - Year 4 per annum + 11.5% superannuation contributions)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ550384
Applications Close: Sunday 23rd February 2025
Oral Health Therapist Level 1
Various Locations in the Metropolitan Newcastle Area
What You'll Be Doing
We want you to focus on providing the best quality dental care using your full scope of practice as an Oral Health Therapist. You’ll be part of a larger team across our district. Recent graduates participate in our graduate program, which includes clinical workshops, catch-ups, and observation clinics.
Who You'll Be Working With
You can work in a variety of settings with other practitioners and dental assistants. We are a progressive organisation with a team of over 200 people. We are supported by a group of visiting specialists and offer opportunities to be involved in in-house CPD activities and workshops. You will be supported by a large organisation with a strong values-based culture and a commitment to excellence in patient care.
We deliver quality dentistry, positive patient experiences, and nurture a harmonious working environment.
Where You'll Be Working
Opportunities in our district range from the city of Newcastle with its beaches, cafes, university, and other city attractions, to the coastal areas of Taree and Foster, the wine country of the Hunter Valley, and the picturesque cities and towns in the New England region. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with space, less traffic, and greater housing affordability. Your property dollar goes further here than in a capital city. Make a great beginning and grow.
If you're ready to showcase your proficiency across various dental procedures and be part of a dynamic team committed to professional development and patient care, we invite you to apply now!
What We Can Offer You
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Proximity to shopping and other services Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information
Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicantsAn eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Lanny Chor on Lanny.Chor@health.nsw.gov.au
Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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