Senior Dental Therapist

Health Careers & Opportunities in the Northern Territory

If you want your career to go places then join Department of Health in the Northern Territory. The challenges and opportunities in health and community care in the Territory are like no other in Australia, from remote
Aboriginal health to tropical health and urban tertiary care. Continued investments in Aboriginal health, remote health, acute care and community services offer many opportunities for health professionals who want to be part of making a difference.

Central Australia Health Service

Senior Dental Therapist

Professional 3 Remuneration Package Range $116,991 – $130,825 (comprising salary $101,433 – $113,600, superannuation, leave loading and the value of 2 weeks extra recreation leave) In addition to the above packages; qualification allowance, professional development allowance and salary sacrifice provisions may apply.

Oral Health Service – Alice Springs

Fixed vacancy available to 30/06/2022

About the position
As the Senior Dental Therapist, your primary objective will be to provide high quality clinical and oral health promotion services to eligible client groups as well as orientation, supervision and support to dental/oral health therapists in
the Central Australia and Barkly regions.

About the practice
Oral Health Service in Central Australia provides a range of oral health services, community education programs and targeted services to clients with chronic diseases and special needs.
Oral Health Service is accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards and collaborates with the Menzies School of Health Research and the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health in multi-centre
research programs.

About the area
http://travelnt.com/alice-springs-and-surrounds
Alice Springs has a population of 28,605, which makes up 12.2 percent of the territory’s population. It is dynamic cultural hub with majestic surrounding landscapes, wide blue skies and plenty of outdoor activities at your doorstep.
With daily flights available to capital cities, you are only a few hours from any coast in Australia. This is an opportunity to enjoy many unique professional and personal experiences.

For further information please contact Dr Cailin Davies on 08 8951 6743or Cailin.davies@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number:   41077
Vacancy closing date:      25 August 2019

Application Information
Applicants should address the selection criteria and provide a current CV and contact details for 2 referees (preferably an email address). For a copy of the Job Description and to apply online please visit www.nt.gov.au/jobs

Information on the Northern Territory and its great lifestyle is available at www.australiasnorthernterritory.com.au

Note: The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice / Ochre Card (application forms available from SAFE NT @ https://forms.pfes.nt.gov.au/safent) and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

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