Improving the health of our community
Ararat Campus
Girdlestone St, Ararat 3377
Willaura Campus
Delacombe Way, Willaura 3379
Oral Health Therapist
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Oral Health Therapist to join our team. Grade dependent on experience. (Graduates encouraged to apply)
About Us
East Grampians Health Service is based in Ararat and Willaura (Regional Victoria) and takes its name from the magnificent mountain range that provides a backdrop to both townships. We are committed to providing quality care and services that meet the needs of the community, whilst continuously striving for improvement and aiming to lead the way in provision of health related services:
East Grampians Health Service aims to meet the needs of the community by offering a vast array of services to the community of Ararat and surrounds. We offer outreach services to Willaura as well as Bush Nursing Centres in Lake Bolac and Elmhurst, and provide contracted clinical services to an Aboriginal co-operative and correctional facilities in the immediate region. Our services include Dental, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Speech Pathology, Dietetics, Diabetes Education and Social Work. These services support other clinical areas including our acute and residential aged care patients/residents. Our community health centre also hosts Maternal Child and Health Services and clinics and consulting for visiting surgeons and specialist nursing.
What we Offer
- Regional Lifestyle – explore our region
- A variety of employee benefits
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
About the Role
Our oral health program provides our oral health therapist an opportunity to work in a variety of settings including our dental clinic, aged care, schools and early childhood centres as part of a dynamic team of dentists, oral health therapists, dental technicians and dental assistants. You will be supported to undergo additional training opportunities which will be tailored to your needs and preferences.
These training opportunities will include oral health therapy specific skills, multidisciplinary training with other early career professionals, attendance at professional conferences and access to clinical supervision. Access to quality improvement and research opportunities are also provided.
About You
- Hold Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy/Science
- AHPRA Registration
Appointment is subject to immunisation clearance (Including COVID-19) and current and satisfactory Employment Checks (Police and Working With Children Checks)
For more information please contact Trish Bibby, Oral Health Manager on 03 5352 9347
The Position Description can be viewed and downloaded by selecting ‘Position Description’ below.
To apply please select ‘Apply online’ and complete as requested.
Please ensure you address the selection criteria, attach an up to date resume including two business referees by 19 May 2024.
East Grampians Health Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Eligibility and the Right to Work in Australia
(Right to work is a legal requirement for obtaining employment in Australia. Evidence of your right to work is usually provided by identity documents such as a Vias, an Australian or New Zealand Passport, Australian birth certificate, Australian citizenship certificate or confirmation of your permanent resident status.)