Prevention Lead - Oral Health Program
About the RFDS (Central Operations)
Saving and improving lives for over 90 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is a leader in the delivery of emergency aeromedical and community health care services to rural and remote Australia.
Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS Central Operations exists to support happier and healthier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play.
We continually invest in our people, infrastructure, and technology to improve our patient-centred care.
About this Opportunity
Ideally based out of Port Augusta, (can be negotiated,) the Prevention Lead Oral Health Program Hygienist/Oral Health Therapist provides an integrated oral health service within the scope of the Dental Practice Act and Regulations through expert clinical dental skills, and effective membership in both the dental team and multidisciplinary primary health care team.
As the prevention lead for the Oral Health Program this role will strive to integrate Oral health into Primary Health Care pathways. The role will be critical in providing individualised oral hygiene care and treatment to remote communities and help to improve general health and wellbeing, thereby contributing to the objectives of the Oral Health Program and Integrated Primary Health Program objectives to ensure target communities in remote South Australia and the Northern Territory receive Oral health services that they would otherwise not have access to.
About You
You hold either an Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene) or Bachelor of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene) and have unconditional registration with AHPRA. With experience in rural and remote health you have insight into or direct experience of the challenges of delivering a mobile/ portable dental service in remote locations and demonstrated sensitivity to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) individuals and communities. Excellent communication skills, high level clinical documentation skills, and a desire to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team contributing to holistic patient centred care are essential to succeed in this role.
Why join us?
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers attractive remuneration including salary packaging benefits, and relocation assistance (conditions apply). We offer a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.
If you are keen to work in an organisation that makes a real difference to all Australians, apply now.
For the position description (including selection criteria),and to apply please click HERE to be redirected to our Careers Centre.
If you require further information prior to applying, contact Vaibhav Garg - Senior Dentist & Manager Oral Health Program on 0419 675 566 or email vaibhav.garg@flyingdoctor.net
Applications close Friday 9 September 2022.
The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe, and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
