Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist - Employment Register
Department of Health
Applications must be submitted by Friday 30 June, *******:55 PM
Friday 30 June, *******:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2
$81,614 to $117,074 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, casual, Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full time, Fixed-term, part-time, Fixed-term, shift work
Region:
North, North West, South, Statewide
Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist Fixed-term and Casual Employment Register
Who are we?
The Department of Health is an innovative and agile organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our community.
We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services across Tasmania.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking motivated and experienced Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist who are committed to supporting the delivery of safe, high‐quality and patient‐centred oral health care for eligible children and adults within Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST).
The successful applicants will work under the direction of registered dental practitioners to support clinical care, oral health promotion activities and preventative programs, while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary public oral health service.
Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to:
Support the provision of dental services for children and adults by providing effective chairside assistance and clinical support in accordance with delegated scope of practice, OHST policies and clinical guidelines
Assist clinicians in delivering oral health education, health promotion initiatives and preventative programs for patients, families, carers and communities
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and assist with the collection and entry of dental records, statistical data and other required information in line with organisational and legislative requirements
Contribute to a positive learning environment through participation in training, professional development activities and team meetings




Support team development by working collaboratively with colleagues and assisting new or less experienced staff where required
Why join our employment register?
Be considered for a wide range of roles as they arise Gain experience across multiple services and locations Access flexible employment options Contribute to impactful, person‐centred healthcare delivery This register will remain open until 30 June ****and will be reviewed on a regular basis.
Please note that inclusion on this register does not preclude other positions being advertised separately if required.
Salary:
$81,614 - $117,074 per annum (Pro rata).
Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of ****
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Dental Board of Australia
Registered with the Dental Board of Australia
Current Working with Children Registration
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre‐employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Apply Online.
Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
Contacts




Further information on the area you wish to register an interest in may be obtained by contacting the relevant person listed below:
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health.
Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.
(Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act ****).
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do.
This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2
$81,614 to $117,074 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, casual, Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time, Fixed-term, part-time, Fixed-term, shift work
Region:
North, North West, South, Statewide
Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist Fixed-term and Casual Employment Register
Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2
$81,614 to $117,074 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, casual, Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time, Fixed-term, part-time, Fixed-term, shift work
Region:
North, North West, South, Statewide
Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist Fixed-term and Casual Employment Register
Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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