We are seeking an Oral Health Therapist who is is responsible for delivering high-quality preventive, periodontal and restorative care within their clinical scope, while supporting patient education and oral health promotion. The role works collaboratively with Dentists, Hygienists and the wider practice team to deliver safe, patient-centred care in line with Australian professional, ethical and regulatory standards.
How You’ll Make a Difference
Clinical Care
- Provide preventive and periodontal treatment, including scaling, polishing and periodontal maintenance
- Deliver restorative care within scope of practice (where qualified)
- Conduct oral health assessments and develop patient-centred care plans
- Provide paediatric oral health care and preventive services
- Apply fluoride, fissure sealants and preventive therapies
- Take radiographs in accordance with licencing requirements
- Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
Patient Education & Promotion
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, risk factors and preventive behaviours
- Support behaviour-change and self-management strategies
- Deliver age-appropriate oral health education to children and families
- Promote prevention-focused dentistry across the practice
Collaboration & Practice Support
- Work closely with Dentists on shared-care treatment planning
- Participate in daily huddles and clinical communication
- Contribute to a safe, respectful and supportive team environment
- Follow infection control, WHS, radiation safety and clinical governance standards
- Participate in quality improvement and continuing professional development
Essential
- Current (or eligible) AHPRA registration as an Oral Health Therapist
- Qualification in Oral Health Therapy (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience providing preventive and periodontal care
- Current radiation licence (as applicable by state/territory)
Desirable
- Experience in private practice or multidisciplinary settings
- Restorative scope (adult or paediatric, depending on qualification)
- Experience with Dental4Windows (D4W) or similar practice software
- Experience in patient education or community oral health programs
Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical knowledge within OHT scope of practice
- Excellent communication and patient-engagement skills
- Ability to educate and motivate diverse patient groups
- Strong attention to detail and clinical documentation accuracy
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Confident computer literacy
About You
- Warm, supportive and patient-centred
- Passionate about prevention and lifelong oral health
- Calm, adaptable and professional
- Collaborative and team-focused
- Ethical, responsible and committed to continuous improvement
Experience at least 2 years - OHT or Hygienist
We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies; however, we are not accepting agency referrals for this role.
