About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
Effective prioritisation and time management to meet and exceed client expectations, with an enthusiastic, professional, and flexible approach. This includes the ability to safely manage general and emergency patients in a clinical day.
Proficient use of digital applications including electronic clinical record, digital radiography, online roster, Microsoft 365 suite of programs, and Queensland Health enterprise solutions.
Commitment to maintaining current knowledge of the dental profession and using this knowledge to work according to best practice, solve problems and improve processes. This includes maintaining CPD requirements for registration in line with the Dental Board of Australia and AHPRA.
Ability to work effectively and respectfully with multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality oral health therapy, dental hygiene, and dental health education to clients in rural, community and school settings.
Ability to provide mentoring, guidance, direction and support to less experienced staff, dental assistants, admin support staff and students, as experience builds.
Possess a strong work ethic through displaying honesty, integrity and respect for patients; respecting the needs of other team members and communicating with all team members and stakeholders appropriately and professionally.
Mandatory Requirements:
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration as an Oral Health Therapist with AHPRA.
Possession of an appropriate Use Licence issued under the Queensland Radiation Safety Act 1999.
Why choose us
Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
