Oral Health Therapist - Level 1/2

Make a real impact in dental care while enjoying career growth, strong support, and a vibrant regional lifestyle in Tamworth.

Remuneration: $76,364 – $108,943 per annum (pro rata for part time) + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available 
Position Classification: Oral Health Therapist Level 1/2
Requisition ID: REQ648717
Applications Close: Sunday 19th April 2026

Why Join Us:
 

• Benefits: Closer connections with your community and a real sense of purpose in the service you provide.
• Professional Development: Access learning opportunities and support for your career growth.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team of over 200 dedicated professionals committed to excellence in patient care.
• Community Impact: Contribute through rural outreach services and aged care collaborations.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for leadership and strategic planning in oral health services.

   

About You:

• Focus on providing the best quality dental care – we want you to use your full scope of practice.
• You’ll be part of a larger team across our district. Recent graduates participate in our graduate program, which includes clinical workshops, catch-ups, and observation clinics.
• You will be dedicated and passionate about making a meaningful impact in dental care.

Living in Tamworth:

Living in Tamworth offers oral health professionals an appealing blend of career satisfaction and regional lifestyle advantages. The city combines a warm, community focused environment with the amenities of a modern regional centre. With strong local healthcare infrastructure and a welcoming, diverse community, Tamworth provides a balanced and enriching lifestyle for clinicians. The region blends opportunity with lifestyle, featuring a strong local economy, affordable housing, quality education options, and excellent healthcare all contributing to an ideal setting for professional and personal growth.

As a regional hub known for its vibrant culture and natural beauty, Tamworth offers a comfortable pace of life surrounded by rolling hills, scenic outdoor spaces, and thriving local businesses. Residents enjoy a small town feel with major city perks, including modern sporting facilities, excellent cafes and restaurants, boutique stores, and easy access to nature. This combination makes Tamworth a wonderful place to build a fulfilling life outside the clinical setting. New residents often find the community friendly, open, and supportive, with well maintained surroundings and lively cultural events most famously the Tamworth Country Music Festival which adds to the city’s unique character.

Requirements:
 

• Tertiary qualifications in Oral Health Therapy (dually qualified in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy) recognised by the Dental Board of Australia and registration with the Dental Board of Australia as an Oral Health Therapist. 

What we offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information:
 

• 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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

• Job share / part time arrangements will be considered. 

• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

• Flexible start date available.

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 

Need more information? 

  1) Click here for the Position Description 
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For role related queries or questions contact Lanny Chor on Lanny.Chor@health.nsw.gov.au