NSW Government

Oral Health Therapist 1/2 - Eurobodalla Mobile Van & Dental Clinic

🔍 Moruya, Moruya Hospital | South Coast

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Oral Health Therapist
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Southern NSW Local Health District
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REQ690306 Requisition #

We Are Southern 
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Moruya
Position Classification: Oral Health Therapist Lvl 1/2
Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ690306
Applications Close: 6 September 2026
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

Are you passionate about oral health and enjoy working in a positive, patient-focused environment?

Join our team and help deliver high-quality dental care to patients of all ages. Our service operates from both modern fixed dental clinics and a mobile dental van, allowing us to reach communities across Southern NSW Local Health District and improve access to oral healthcare.

From clinic-based care to travelling throughout the region, every day brings the opportunity to make a positive impact. If you’re looking for a rewarding role with variety, flexibility and purpose, come and join our team today!


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What you'll be doing
The Oral Health Therapist provides dental therapy and dental hygiene care to patients within the limits of their formally attained scope of practice. 
 

Selection Criteria

  1. Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist.
  2. Demonstrated sound clinical and diagnostic skills.
  3. A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a preventative/population health approach to patient care.
  4. Evidence of continued professional development in evidence based dentistry.
  5. Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively and sensitively with a wide range of individuals.
  6. Proficient in the use of computer systems, word processing software and clinical software and hardware including electronic patient records and digital imaging.
  7. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of the team.
  8. Current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

 

Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases  for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. 

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Dani.Mcparland@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au
 
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Need more information? 
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For role related queries or questions contact Trolisa Knudsen on Trolisa.Knudsen@health.nsw.gov.au
 

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