Oral Health Therapist (Level 1/2) - Paediatric Dentistry
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time; 16 hours per week up to January 2027
Position Classification: Oral Health Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour + + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Sydney Dental Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ629529
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Sydney Dental Hospital (SDH) has been serving the local community since 1904. The Hospital is a centre of excellence and throughout its history has been a key driver in shaping oral health and dental care in Australia.
To ensure a high standard of oral health care to patients of the Paediatric Department by providing a professional level of service to patients, and by exercising clinical expertise and judgement commensurate with scope of practice of an experienced Oral Health Therapist Level 1/2.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Registration as a Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated confidence, expertise and broad general knowledge within the discipline commensurate with the number of years of experience.
- Demonstrated excellent ability to work as part of an effective clinical team.
- Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage patients and families from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as frail, dependent and medically complex backgrounds.
- Demonstrate ability and interest in working with a wide variety of child and adult patients.
- Interest in the principles of public sector dentistry.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable) with an ability and willingness to travel occasionally with the Sydney LHD for work purposes.
- All candidates must have full working rights within Australia.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month for Full Time positions, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’
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For enquiries, please contact Harleen Kumar via email at Harleen.Kumar@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 12 January 2026
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