Oral Health Therapist
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- Oral Health Therapist
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- REQ544861 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
- Deliver quality oral care and promote preventive practices
- Engage diverse patients with respectful, informed treatment
- Contribute to team care, education, and clinical standards
Provide quality oral care, lead prevention, educate patients and grow your career in a supportive team. Apply Now!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Oral Health Therapist Level 1/ Level 2
Remuneration: $ 73,427 - $ 104,753 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mt Druitt Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), where our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred health care across diverse communities.
- Serve communities across Auburn, Blacktown & beyond
- Support oral health in schools, clinics & outreach settings
- Work in a values-driven, inclusive health care team
- Access ongoing training & professional development
- Be part of a mission for better health in western Sydney
What you'll be doing
Join a dynamic team providing vital oral health services across Western Sydney. This rewarding role combines clinical care with education and promotion. Your responsibilities will also include:
- Delivering high-quality oral health care to diverse patients
- Educating patients on preventative oral health practices
- Supporting population health and promotion initiatives
- Working across multiple Western Sydney locations
- Being part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Registration: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as an Oral Health Therapist or both the registrations of Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienist
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated sound clinical and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including the general public.
- A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a preventative / population health approach to patient care.
- A demonstrated ability to work within a large team and independently under minimal professional supervision.
- A demonstrated commitment to continuing education.
- Demonstrated oral health therapy clinical experience.
Requisition ID: REQ544861
Applications Close: 21st May 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Andrea Lenard at Andrea.Lenard@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
