Oral Health Therapist page is loaded## Oral Health Therapistlocations: Morayfield, Queenslandtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100486**Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health**The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated/integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the Southeast Qld Region.The Regional and Specialist team includes Integrated Specialist Services, Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, Primary Healthcare Services, Birthing and Early Childhood Services (South), and Child and Youth Services. Our purpose is to connect, guide, and empower teams and communities through culturally safe, transparent, and responsive ways.The purpose of the Oral Health Therapist is to improve the Oral Health of the community through the delivery of quality dental treatment and support services. The position is responsible for working together with our dentists to provide routine oral health care for children and adults, and also help to promote oral health and preventive dental practices amongst the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.Your day to day duties may include:* Provide routine dental treatment for clients including dental examinations, diagnosis, scaling and polishing, restorations and extractions (within your qualifications and scope of practice).* Treat clients for periodontal issues, X-rays, apply sealants and fluoride therapy, and take impressions for mouth guards.* Promote oral health and preventive dental practices among clients (including children and adults in the local and broader community).* Accurately document client files with treatment and medication information.* Recording of statistics and maintaining computer systems required for efficient and effective management of clients.* Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)* Current APHRA* Current First Aid & CPR Certificates* Bachelor in Oral Health (or similar qualification)**Desirable, but not mandatory:*** Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities*At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.** At IUIH 'Our Collectivity is Our Strength'.* We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.* Be part of Australia's largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.* Access to "Growing Our Own Opportunities" through in-house training and programs.* Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff 'Gather and Grow' yarns and award ceremonies.* Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more.* Onsite Presto's Café at our Windsor Office providing a range of hot and cold beverages and healthy breakfast and lunch options.#J-18808-Ljbffr