Description:
• Join a supportive team
• Work by the bay on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula
• Salary Packaging Available
• This role is classified up to a Oral Health Therapist - Graduate to Level 3*
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Peninsula Health- Community Dental Program operates 23 chairs over 4 seperate sites and the School Smile Squad program: providing general,specialist and Emergency dental care to those residing and holidaying on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula. We seek suitably qualified Oral Health Therapists to complement our professional and caring multi-disciplinary team. There are various part time positions available. Full time may also be considered for the right candidate.
For more information about each Grades roles and responsibilities, please refer to the relevant Position Description below:
OHT graduate Position Description.pdf
OHT grade 1 Position Description.pdf
OHT grade 2 Position Description.pdf
OHT grade 3 Position Description.pdf
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Registration with AHPRA
• Dental Radiation User License
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor of Oral Health or Equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately and relate to clients of varying ages and cognitive, sensory and motor function abilities
• Indemnity Insurance or willingness to obtain
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to Susan Gregg at 9784 8184
The role ceases advertising on 21 March 2025.
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to salary circular for Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists and Oral Health Therapists Enterprise Agreement for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.