Oral Health Therapist
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Oral Health Therapist – Level 1/ 2
Remuneration: $76,364.00 - $108,943.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ661969
Vaccination Category: A
Base Location: Albury Community Health
Are you a talented Oral Health Therapist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
About the role:
We are looking for an experienced and independent Oral Health Therapist to join us in this newly created role to provide outstanding dental therapy and hygiene care to patients within the Murrumbidgee Local Health District.
As the Oral Health Therapist, you will be responsible for:
Deliver approved oral health promotion and preventative programs, which are consistent with NSW oral health promotion framework and goals of the district
Communicate with patients/carers ensuring consistent care and maximised health outcomes
Utilise clinical tools, equipment and applications to ensure that the care provided is of an adequate professional standard
What MLHD offer:
Meal/ Travel Allowances for applicable travel undertaken as part of the role
Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
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Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Current AHPRA registration as an Oral Health Therapist
Strong clinical and diagnostic skills in evidence-based Oral Health Therapy with a commitment to preventative and population health approaches to patient care.
Ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and communities.
Proficiency in clinical software, electronic patient records, digital imaging, and general computer systems.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Willingness to travel, including long-distance driving and overnight stays, with a current Class C driver’s licence.
More Information:
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Christine O’Flynn – Senior Dental Officer on Christine.OFlynn@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 5 June 2026
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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