Oral Health Therapist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 2/1/2028)
Position Classification: Oral Health Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $ 104,753.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay)
Location: Mudgee, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 13 August 2025, 11:59pm
Oral Health Therapist
Mudgee Community Dental Clinic
About the role
Join our team at Mudgee Community Dental Clinic as a dental therapist or oral health therapist on a fixed term contract. You will be working in Mudgee Hospital in our 5-chair clinic which is only 5 years old.
You will have the opportunity to utilise your full scope of practice, including some delivery of outreach services and school-based programs.
Mudgee is a fabulous wine growing region with a great food culture. Only a few hours’ drive from Sydney, there is so much to do. Find the perfect work life balance in a beautiful setting.
Working Hours are from 8.00am – 4.30pm
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Heidi Ryan on (02) 6809 8791 or at Heidi.Ryan@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD