Are you interested in improving the oral health of Indigenous people in rural
New South Wales?
There is a vacancy for a Regional Oral Health Promotion Coordinator based in Dubbo, and working with regional communities in western NSW. This is an exciting new position, in partnership with Bila Muuji Inc, representing Aboriginal Health Services in western NSW, and the Greater Western Area Health Service.
The Regional Oral Health Promotion Coordinator will work with communities and relevant agencies to coordinate the development and implementation of activities identified in the Bila Muuji oral health promotion plan.
SELECTION CRITERIA
• Diploma or equivalent in Health Promotion and/or Oral Health Promotion, and/or
• Qualification in Oral Health Therapy, Dental Therapy, Dental Hygiene or equivalent.
• Experience in community based oral health promotion.
• Current driver's licence.
• Good communication skills.
• Capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Desirable criteria
• Person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
• Previous work with Aboriginal communities.
• Previous experience or knowledge of working in rural communities.
• Understanding of primary health care principles.
Closing date for applications: 21 November 2008
For enquiries please contact:
Ms Jenni Floyd, tel 02 6841 2343, email Jennifer.Floyd@gwahs.health.nsw.gov.au
or
Dr Sandra Meihubers, email sm495@ozemail.com.au
Cairns & Hinterland School Service
An OHT position will be available in Cairns in 2009. The position is well suited to a new graduate as there will be an experienced School Dental Therapist in the same clinic.
Applications should be in writing or via email to Robyn Boase (Director, Oral Health, Cairns). Please include a CV, brief letter of application and the names and contact details (preferably email) of two professional referees.
Applications will close on the 17th Oct 2008.
Enquires: 07 40503513.
Email: robyn_boase@heath.qld.gov.au
Mail: Oral Health Box 859, Cairns qld 4870
Fax: 07 40313048
JIMBOOMBA
Are you passionate about your job? Is one of your professional goals to provide highly ethical, thorough and informed treatment for your patients? Do you enjoy being a valued member of a keen dedicated team? If you answered yes to these questions, we would love to hear from you?
We are a well-established two dentist general practice boasting modern equipment and a commitment to active maintenance. Our much loved hygienist has retired to the Sunshine Coast, so we are looking for someone special to join the team.
For further information contact Andrew on (07) 5546 9877, Laurie on (0427) 477 147 or e-mail lkoranski@bluemaxx.com.au (Natalie is also happy to answer any questions you might have).
Come and work in a dynamic, flexible work environment.
Key Benefits
1. Work within a collegial team which will provide you with mentoring and support
2. Access to ongoing Continuing Professional Development
3. A supportive environment with a public health dentist available for clinical guidance when necessary
Contact individual Boards for
further information
Queensland Health is actively seeking dental and oral health therapists wanting a quality work/life balance on the beautiful Fraser Coast. See here for information on temporary and permanent jobs
Check the Australian Dental Therapist Association website for other advertised local and national positions and other employment links
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Queensland Health has a website where you can register an expression of interest in working for Oral Health Services throughout Queensland. Click here to access the site
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Dental Therapists Jobs Resource is a website that offers access to newspaper job listings as well as opportunities posted directly by employers, agencies and recruiters across Australia . Search for jobs or list your email address for job updates at my career
Contemplating working in the private sector? Know your rights as an employee before negotiating your employment package.
DOHTAQ, in partnership with experts in this field, have developed an Employment Kit tailored especially for dental and oral health therapists. The kit will be a valuable source of information covering employment rights and general employment conditions for employees and is written in an easily readable and informative manner with each topic covered in a separate information sheet.
The kit also comes with an email help desk (free to members of the association) provided by Angela Anderson Associates at aanderson@aapt.net.au.
Cost of the Kit
DOHTAQ members: $200 each plus $20 postage and packaging
non-members: $350 each plus $20 postage and packaging
Download an order form here.
For further information, you may either email DOHTAQ on treasurer@dohtaq.com.au or email Angela Anderson Associates at aanderson@aapt.net.au